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Dill is a favorite herb of chefs all around the world, where they use it to flavor fresh meals and preserves. When you bite into a crisp dill pickle, it\u2019s the dill that provides the zesty, tangy flavor. Both the leaves of the herb and its seeds have culinary and medicinal uses \u2013 where homeopaths and natural healers rely on the polyphenols and terpenes in dill to cure a wide range of health disorders, including digestive issues, and inflammatory diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturers press dill seeds into the oil, which has tremendous therapeutic and medicinal value when used correctly. The flavonoids, monoterpenes, and minerals contained in the essential oil have potent healing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gardeners can plant dill in the summer and expect it to propagate readily throughout the season. The herb struggles in colder climates, and it’s best to grow it in a greenhouse if you live in the Northern States of the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight things to know about dill, and how the herb can benefit your health.
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1.    Aids Digestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we eat our meals, the type of nutrients we feed our body create different responses in the gastrointestinal system When we consume large quantities of refined carbohydrates<\/a>, it results in an inflammatory response in the gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trillions of biomes residing in our digestive system start to experience an imbalance of harmful bacteria, leading to the development of gastric issues such as gas and bloating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional medicinal therapies include dill for its ability to soothe digestive issues such as flatulence, stomach ache, gas, and bloating. The polyphenol antioxidants found in dill have an anti-inflammatory effect that fights inflammation of the intestinal wall, reducing the symptoms associated with gastrointestinal inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add dill to your meals or consume the essential oil extract to assist in aiding digestion. The polyphenols in dill activate the secretion of digestive juices and bile while stimulating the peristaltic motion of the gut. This effect relieves constipation and improved bowel movements.
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2.    Soothe Insomnia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Insomnia <\/a>describes a mental illness where the patient deals with severe sleep deprivation. Most cases of insomnia occur due to a hormonal imbalance where the affected individual starts producing too much cortisol \u2013 and adrenaline-like hormone secreted by the adrenal glands above the kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The additional cortisol induces the \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d response, where the patient\u2019s senses remain on alert, even when they\u2019re supposed to be sleeping. The results of sleep deprivation from insomnia are devastating for anyone afflicted by the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may find that they feel exhausted during the day but toss and turn all night \u2013 unable to get any sleep. In some cases, the patient may feel like they\u2019re drifting in and out of sleep \u2013 but they never enter a deep REM state.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill has stimulating, yet sedative characteristics when consumed as an herbal tonic. The essential oil provides a hypnotic effect that pacifies people with insomnia, helping them fall asleep.
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3.    Boost Bone Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 31-million Americans live with degenerative bone disease, osteoarthritis<\/a>. This age-related condition occurs due to a loss of calcium from the bones. This calcium leeching process ends up excreting the additional calcium out of the body through urine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, the leaching process can lead to the development of bone spurs in the heel, ankle, knee, hips, and lower back, as well as the wrists. Bone spurs cause pain during movement of the joints and limits mobility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seniors can benefit from adding more dill to their diet due to the high calcium content. The additional calcium helps slow the progression of osteoarthritis and helps maintain bone density as much as possible. While osteoarthritis is a chronic condition with no cure, patients can impede the advancement of the disease by controlling what they eat and drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill is an excellent addition to the diet and supplement cabinet of seniors and anyone else who has to deal with low bone density issues.
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4.    Improve Insulin Sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 90-million Americans live with the blood sugar disorder diabetes <\/a>or prediabetes. People who are diabetic experience elevated blood sugar levels due to dietary choices. These individuals may spend the day eating candy bars and drinking sugary sodas with fast food meals. As a result of their terrible nutrition choices, the person starts to experience an elevation in fasted blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should this elevation in fasted glucose readings persist, the individual risks losing pancreatic response to high blood sugar, where the organ releases insulin to combat rising glucose levels. People with high blood sugar eventually lose insulin sensitivity, and their pancreas no longer produces insulin to mage their blood sugar by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the patient must now rely on exogenous insulin injections after their meals to avoid falling into a diabetic coma. People with high blood sugar can reduce their fasted blood sugar reading by adding dill and dill essential oil to their diets.
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5.    Prevent IBS and IBD Attacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Around 45-million people live with the digestive health disorder known as inflammatory bowel syndrome, (IBS.) A further 1.6-millions Americans suffer from the effects of inflammatory bowel diseases<\/a>, (IBD,) such as Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These conditions create a severe inflammatory response in the bowels when eating specific foods. People with IBSD may struggle to handle foods containing lactose or gluten, while people with Crohn\u2019s may not be able to digest solid food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the gastrointestinal dysfunction experienced by patients with these conditions, patients may experience symptoms of bloating, gas, and abdominal pains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, eating dill with meals shows promise of soothing the inflammatory response to these foods, helping mitigate or minimize the adverse inflammatory reaction to their digestion in the GI tract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill is a well-known carminative, and it works to eliminate excess gas and bloating. The affected patient may also diffuse with dill essential oil to experience relief from their symptoms.
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6.    Enhance Immunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It may surprise you to learn that the majority of the immune system resides in the GI tract. Therefore, what we eat plays a significant role in maintaining the health of our immune system, and ensuring the efficiency of our immune response to invading pathogens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating dill with your meals shows promise as an immune-boosting herb that increases our immune response. The additional anti-microbial properties of dill mean that it helps reduce the impact or eliminate any harmful bacteria or viruses that enter the digestive system \u2013 such as norovirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norovirus is a contagious virus that can live outside of the body for up to two weeks. Coming in contact with an infected person, or surfaces that they touch or food that they handle \u2013 may result in the transmission of the virus. Eating dill helps to protect your digestive system from the initial infection, and should it spread in the gut, the antioxidants and polyphenols in dill limit the damage.
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7.    Stop Diarrhea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who experience a stomach bug \u2013 such as a norovirus infection, develop diarrhea symptoms. Diarrhea <\/a>dehydrates the body, and should the patient fail to replenish their liquids after each bowel movement; they run the risk of experiencing severe dehydration and a mineral imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the body starts producing diarrhea symptoms, it flushes out vital minerals with the water. As a result, the affected individual may begin to experience imbalances in electrolytes, as well as the minerals potassium, phosphate, calcium, and sodium. If mineral imbalances become severe, they can lead to the development of seizures in the affected individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diffusing with dill essential oil can help relieve the symptoms of nausea, and eating some dill herb may help to reduce the diarrhea symptoms and ease the pain caused by bloating and gas. The monoterpenes in the fresh dill go to work in fighting off the virus, while reducing inflammation in the digestive system, soothing sensations of pain and discomfort.
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8.    Curb Inflammation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, inflammation <\/a>occurs as a natural response to infection or trauma. However, while we\u2019ve discussed the importance of dills’ effect on relieving digestive inflammation, it also has benefits for soothing inflammation of the skin as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixing dill essential oil with a carrier oil, such as extra-virgin coconut oil, allows you to rub it into your skin when it absorbs into your pores. People who are battling with the effects of eczema and psoriasis can benefit from the use of dill essential oil in skin therapy sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add dill essential oil to your bottle of shampoo to help you get rid of dandruff, and toss a few drops into your bath water for a relaxing and refreshing soak in the tub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding dill extract to your moisturizing lotion enhances its efficacy at hydrating your skin and restoring its youthful appearance. The polyphenol antioxidants eliminate free radicals in skin cells, helping you avoid wrinkles and the signs of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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