Dill is a common plant that can be found on many dacha plots. Most are accustomed to consider it an excellent additive to dishes, like for fresh, fragrant greens.
But few people know that dill has long been famous for its useful properties and was used in traditional medicine and cosmetology to solve many problems. The article will look at what helps fragrant vegetable, whether it is allowed to drink medicinal dill infusions for gout or not, how to use the plant for type 2 diabetes and other diseases.
How to eat and how much is a raw vegetable allowed per day?
Fresh dill is rich in B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C. Because of this, it is useful for strengthening the immune system, improves the condition of hair, skin and nails, helps to calm the nervous system and fight insomnia, it is useful for eyesight.
Dill are most often consumed fresh.. To do this, use the leaves of the plant. Stems are rarely eaten, as they are quite hard. However, there are several varieties that were bred with soft stems suitable for human consumption.
Dill leaves are often added to salads, hot dishes, used as a seasoning for soups. It is also great in marinades for fish, meat, seafood, vegetables.
This is a universal seasoning, but do not mix it with other herbs. Dill has a pronounced aroma and taste, which can interrupt other herbs and spices. Also, this plant is often used to decorate dishes and festive table.
Is it permissible to eat a lot of this fragrant vegetable? 100 grams of fresh green dill contains only 38 kcaltherefore, it is an excellent product for those who watch their figure, but at the same time want to eat tasty and varied. But do not abuse this plant. It is not recommended to eat more than two bunches of dill a day.
Is it necessary to process before use?
Before you add dill to your favorite dish or use for other purposes, it must be carefully processed. It is recommended to do this as follows:
- Enumerate dill, remove all yellowed and damaged leaves.
- Rinse under warm running water.
- Soak in a weak solution of salt or vinegar.
- Rinse under running water.
- Dry with a special dryer or towel.
It is important to rinse and treat the herbs to avoid bacteria or any contaminants in the body.
Are there any contraindications?
Dill has a number of contraindications and restrictions in use.:
- It is recommended to limit the use of dill with the manifestation of allergic reactions.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Contraindicated with low pressure, hypotension.
- It is not necessary to use with a breakdown, a passive state of the body.
Use in traditional medicine
Let us consider in more detail what and how is treated with the help of a fragrant plant.
Gout
For relieving symptoms and treating such an unpleasant disease as gout, experts in traditional medicine have a proven remedy - a decoction of dill leaves. Preparing it is simple:
- pour 1 tbsp. dill herbs 1 cup boiling water;
- bring to a boil over low heat;
- boil for 1-2 minutes;
- then insist 10-15 minutes.
Drink this broth to warm, 1 time per day.
With a stomach ulcer
Is it allowed to give aromatic spice to patients with a stomach ulcer? Yes, and you can even make a medicinal infusion of dill. He is preparing pretty quickly:
- 1 tsp leaves pour 1 liter of boiling water;
- insist 15-20 minutes.
Take 0.5 glass before meals daily.
When gastritis
If you have problems with the acidity of the stomach, experts advise to use a mixture of dill juice and honey. To get this wonderful tool, need 1 tsp. fresh dill juice mixed with 1 tbsp. l honey. Use for therapeutic purposes involves the use of this tool to eat 1 teaspoon daily.
As a remedy for insomnia
To combat insomnia comes to the aid of dried dill powder. Should take 1 g of this tool 3 times a day before meals.
With diabetes
For the treatment of diabetes, you can use a decoction of dill and 1 cup 3 times a day. You can also make a tincture. For this:
- 100g of dill leaves add to 1 liter of red wine;
- cook for half an hour over medium heat;
- strain and allow to cool.
Take ¼ cup daily.
With parasites
To combat parasites need to prepare an infusion of a mixture of plants:
- dill (50g);
- tansy (100g);
- wormwood (100g);
- Dandelion (100g);
- Chamomile (100g).
This mixture pour boiling water and leave to infuse overnight. It is necessary to use infusion in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening within 1 week.
From cataract
When a cataract will compress, which can be done as follows:
- In 2 fabric pouches put dill.
- Immerse in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Put a warm compress on closed eyes for 10 minutes. You can cover the top with a towel to prevent rapid cooling.
From cough
When dry cough need to prepare infusion of dill. Take half a cup in the morning, afternoon and evening. For the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, an infusion is also suitable. Drink 1 tbsp. l up to 3 times a day.
For the treatment of intestines
To normalize the work of the intestine, it is recommended to use dill infusion three times a day before meals.
For eyes
When the appearance of eye disease will help compresses from the leaves of dill. It can be bags, brewed in boiling water, or cotton pads, moistened with warm infusion of dill. It is recommended to apply no more than 3 times a day for 10-15 minutes.
For the stomach
To normalize the work of the stomach, easing spasms, it is recommended to use the infusion of dill 100 ml before meals up to 3 times a day.
Swelling of the feet
With puffiness of the feet, an infusion of dill will help. It is necessary to use it in the morning and in the evening on 150 ml within 3 weeks. The course can be repeated with a break of 3-5 days.
Also local compresses or baths have a healing effect. For this:
- 1 tsp Dill leaves mixed with 1 tbsp. l mint leaves;
- pour boiling water;
- insist 10-15 minutes
- use topically.
It is recommended to do such compresses or baths before going to bed 1 time a day.
For gallstone disease
To dissolve and remove stones from the gallbladder, it is necessary to make an infusion of dill and take it warm, ¼ cup 3-4 times a day for 3 weeks. After that, do a survey. If the stones are still present, then repeat the course after 3 weeks..
With urolithiasis
With urolithiasis, an infusion of dill leaves will help, which should be consumed 3 times a day, 70 ml before meals.
Incontinence
To solve the problem of urinary incontinence, you should brew an infusion of dill leaves and take 1/3 cup in the morning on an empty stomach for 10 days.
How to take for lung cancer?
Scientists have found that dill and parsley can help treat cancer. For lung cancer, it is recommended to use freshly squeezed dill and parsley juice in a ratio of 1/1. Drink 50 ml before meals 2-3 times a day. Or make infusion of dill and parsley. For this:
- 1 tsp greens pour 50 ml of ethyl alcohol;
- insist 3-4 days;
- strain.
An important question is how to use the medication. This should be done by 15-20 drops in 50 ml of water 3 times a day. You can also do inhalation with a decoction of dill and parsley. It is recommended to spend them 1-2 times a day within 15-20 minutes.
What and how to use in cosmetology?
From swelling
With edema, it will help both the use of infusion of dill and local lotions and baths. Tinctures to use 100ml in the evening. The course is carried out for 3 weeks, then take a break for 1 week. For lotions suitable warm decoction of dill. You can also add auxiliary components:
- mint;
- daisy;
- cucumber juice.
Compresses or baths should be used within 15-20 minutes in the evening.
For hair
Dill will help restore the health of the scalp, normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, get rid of dandruff. This will help the decoction of fennel with a hunter:
- 2 tbsp. l dill and 2 tbsp. l Hypericum pour boiling water;
- insist for 20-30 minutes;
- cool, strain.
This broth should be rinsed hair every day without washing. After that, do not use a hair dryer, let the hair dry naturally. Same good help mask for the hair of dill:
- mix 100g of greens, 2 tbsp. l flower honey and 1 tbsp. l good olive oil;
- apply the mixture to the hair roots, spread along the length;
- leave for 30-40 minutes.
From wounds
Due to its antiseptic properties, the infusion of dill will help with the healing of wounds. For this you need:
- moisten a cotton pad in the infusion;
- treat the damaged area;
- Do not rinse with water.
Use 3-4 times a day as needed.
From itching
How to apply a vegetable to relieve itching and irritation on the skin? It is necessary to moisten gauze or cotton pad in dill broth, attach to the damaged area, leave for 20-30 minutes. It is recommended to close the top with plastic or film. After that, remove the compress.
For nails
Dill helps to strengthen the nails and give them a healthy look.. To do this, it is recommended to regularly make warm baths of decoction of greens. Perform the procedure for 10-15 minutes.
You can also add fresh dill juice to your hand cream. However, do not do it in advance and in large volumes. It is better to mix a small amount of cream with dill juice for 1-2 applications. With a regular procedure, your skin CC and nails will noticeably improve.
Perfume and aromatherapy applications
Dill has a large amount of essential oil in the composition. Due to this, it is widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. In aromatherapy it is used for aroma lamps both individually and in combination with the essential oils of other plants:
- daisies;
- mint;
- citrus fruits;
- anise;
- carnations, etc.
Also used for baths, massages. In addition, dill essential oil is actively used as fragrances.
Dill is a valuable plant.which is used not only in cooking, but also for the treatment of many diseases. Solves the problems of cosmetology, helps strengthen the immune system, improve the functioning of systems and organs of the human body, calm down and relax. The main thing is to choose the correct application of this unique plant.
