{"id":6241,"date":"2019-05-02T03:07:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T03:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2021-04-01T18:33:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T18:33:35","slug":"dill-15-health-benefits-and-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/dill-15-health-benefits-and-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Dill – 15 Health Benefits and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fresh dill, dill weed, and dill seeds have plenty of uses in the food industry. When you bite down on a tasty burger from your favorite fast-food franchise, the crunchy pickles sitting on top of the patty get their zesty taste from dill. Dill helps bring out the flavor of many food items, which is why it\u2019s a favorite ingredient in snacks, baked goods, condiments, and meat products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill has also been a part of traditional medicine for centuries, where healers use it as a natural treatment for a variety of ailments. The cosmetics industry also relies on dill to provide perfumes, soaps, and lotions with its unique fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill weed is an excellent source of nutrition, offering plenty of calcium, manganese, and iron. The herb is also rich in polyphenol antioxidants, as well as providing potent anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top eight health benefits and uses of dill.
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1. Antimicrobial Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The essential oil extract from dill seed proves to have antimicrobial properties that kill certain strains of bacteria<\/a>. Studies on the oil show that it kills off the fungal plant pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, that grows on wheat and barley grain. The essential oil is also toxic to Staphylococcus aureus, as well as five other strains of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further research shows that a study of the effects of dill essential oil on killing other fungal strains proved useful in treating patients infected with Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts, as well as Aspergillus niger mold spores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can benefit from the anti-microbial effects of dill oil by purchasing a natural hand sanitizer featuring dill extract in the ingredients. Alternatively, buy some dill essential oil extract from an online health retailer. The oil is inexpensive and typically readily available. Add the oil to your favorite hand lotion for a pleasant fragrance and anti-bacterial effect.
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2. Reduce Cholesterol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eating a diet high in cholesterol <\/a>and saturated fat is not healthy for your cholesterol serum profile. Cholesterol comes in two different forms; HDL, (high-density lipoproteins,) and LDL, (low-density lipoproteins.) Your total triglyceride reading \u2013 the amount of cholesterol in your blood, will typically have a balance skewed in favor of more LDL, at a ratio of between 3:1 and 4:1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we eat fast food or dietary items high in sugar and saturated fat, it increases the production of LDL \u2013 the bad kind of cholesterol, while simultaneously decreasing HDL \u2013 the good type of cholesterol. Lifestyle habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol also increase LDL production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An increase in LDL serum values above 70-mg\/dL leads to the development of heart disease through atherosclerosis. Changing your diet and lifestyle to reduce your cholesterol intake should be a top priority. Fortify your meals with the addition of dill in your food. Studies show that eating dill alongside a healthy diet can help reduce total triglyceride levels.
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3. Contains Beneficial Fatty Acids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids are rich sources of energy with additional health benefits. Dill seed extract contains anywhere between 56 and 83-percent petroselinic acid. This beneficial fatty acid shows promise as an anti-inflammatory<\/a> compound with antiaging properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Petroselinic acid helps scavenge free radicals in the skin, reduces the signs of aging such as wrinkles. You can mix some dill oil into your favorite body lotion to benefit from the additional presence of the fatty acid \u2013 or consume capsules filled with powdered petroselinic acid to benefit from the same anti-aging effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People following a ketogenic diet use fat as their primary fuel source, avoiding and carbohydrates that cause the production of glucose. People practicing a keto diet can benefit from adding dill oil into their list of approves fats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dill oil is a potent monounsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that has a place in the medicine cabinet and pantry of anyone concerned with optimizing their health.
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4. Antioxidant Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dill, dill weed, and dill essential oil all feature monoterpene effects from the presence of polyphenols. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants <\/a>that give dill its green color and unique flavor. The terpene polyphenols in dill have an antioxidant effect that scavenges free radicals in your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals are the harmful particles produced by inflammation. These destructive particles bind to cells causing cell oxidation and death. In the case of a sunburn, the intense burn from the UV rays of the sun sparks the creation of free radicals which lead to the development of wrinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The antioxidants in dill kill off these free radicals before they have the chance to do any damage. Add dill to your diet and use the essential oil in lotions and moisturizing creams to give your skin and system and a dose of antioxidants. The anti-inflammatory effects of dill are also excellent for digestive health, reducing systemic inflammation from carbohydrate consumption.
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5. Soothe Menstrual Cramps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Women can sometimes experience cramping and abdominal pain during their period. Menstruation <\/a>may present no cramping, bloating or pain symptoms for some, but for others \u2013 the symptoms can be debilitating in others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors treat painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea, with anti-inflammatories and OTC painkillers to help women cope. In most cases, pain symptoms start to fade after a few days, and the intensity of the pains may not prove as accurate in the future. Some women may feel varying levels of pain and discomfort from month to month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re suffering from the effects of dysmenorrhea, try adding some dill essential oil to your bathwater. Relax in the tub for 15-minutes and then rub your tummy with some dill-infused skin lotion. You should start to notice some relief from pain symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try consuming a few dill tablets that contain dill extract to reduce symptoms of nausea associated with dysmenorrhea.
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6. Epilepsy Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Epilepsy <\/a>describes a neurological condition where the affected individual experiences seizures. Doctors still aren\u2019t sure of the exact cause of this mechanism, but they do have medications available to help prevent seizures from occurring in high-risk patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an epilepsy seizure occurs, it\u2019s a frightening experience for anyone that\u2019s around the patient. They convulse and spasm. This situation is life-threatening, and should no one assist the patient, and they run the risk of swallowing their tongue and choking to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical science has since discovered the benefit of using herbs to treat epilepsy. CBD oil proves to be an effective treatment for seizures in epileptic patients, and dill oil shows promise in their prevention as well. Studies into the medicinal value of dill, by the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, in treating epileptic seizures concludes that dill has potent anticonvulsant properties that make it suitable for inclusion in the diet of anyone with epilepsy.
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7. Natural Insect Repellent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the signs of spring in the air, and summer well on its way \u2013 bugs are hatching in the millions. There\u2019s nothing worse than going on vacation, only to be greeted at your destination by marauding insects. Sitting around the campfire at night doesn\u2019t have to be a buffet banquet for blood-sucking bugs like mosquitoes <\/a>anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies into the efficacy of dill as a natural pesticide, show that it is more effective in killing bugs than eucalyptus and yarrow oil. Research indicates that dill seed oil may also have some benefit as an organic pesticide for crop management purposes. Dill can protect grain from mites and other insects as well \u2013 and makes an excellent addition to feed storage as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While dill oil may not be quite as effective as some of the chemical pesticides available \u2013 it offers a significant benefit to your health to remove any toxic pesticides from your garden and replace them with dill seed oil.
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8. Relieve Depression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depression <\/a>affects nearly 5-million Americans. People living with depression often experience low mood and a depreciating sense of self-worth. As a result, many people with depression end up taking their lives in a desperate effort to end their emotional and mental anguish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may already know someone dealing with the effects of depression in their life, or you may be facing these feelings yourself. Doctors recommend that patients who are dealing with depression try using SSRI anti-depressant medication to help them cope with their emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, research indicates that the users of SSRIs may lead to the development of psychosis. These incredibly powerful medications have untold effects on the human psyche, and some people may have adverse reactions to the drugs, resulting in suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research published in the American Journal of Therapeutics, shows the positive analgesic and antidepressant properties of dill seed oil, in patients dealing with feelings of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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