Dill seeds are used as a seasoning - to create a savory taste and aroma of dishes, for marinades.
In addition to taste, they have healing properties and are used for the treatment and prevention of certain diseases.
It is useful to know about their therapeutic action for those who care about their health. Dill seed infusion is not difficult to prepare, and if used correctly, it can have a beneficial effect on the body.
What is this remedy, how does it differ from broth or tea?
The words “infusion” and “decoction” are often applicable to herbs, seeds, and fruits and are found in traditional medicine recipes. In fact, infusion and decoction is a water extract from any raw material. At first glance it may seem that these concepts are the same. In fact, they have significant differences.
- For making infusion they take a dry basis (herbal harvest, fruits, seeds) and pour boiled hot water, and then insist for some time. After the time required for readiness, the infusion is filtered.
- The process of cooking broth happens differently. Dry raw materials are poured with cold water, put on a slow fire and boiled for the required amount of time. Another way - a decoction in a water bath.
The basis of decoctions often used solid plant materials:
- bark;
- wood;
- cones;
- hard seeds;
- fruit.
For the infusion or tea are suitable soft and thin parts of plants:
- leaves;
- flowers;
- petals.
Benefit and harm
Before proceeding with the improvement of the body with the help of infusion of dill seeds, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties of this tool, and learn about possible side effects. With the wrong dosages can harm or aggravate the painful condition of the body. What can be used infusion of dill seeds:
- as a diuretic and laxative;
- when anxiety and stress has a positive effect on the nervous system;
- improves the elasticity of blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure;
- to enhance the body's resistance to viruses, in the treatment of colds;
- to relieve pain, inflammation;
- as an antiparasitic agent;
- to normalize digestion.
This is a common, and not all the useful properties of infusion of fennel seeds. It is used both for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and for rejuvenation.
What diseases helps?
Let us consider in more detail, from which helps infusion brewed on dill seed, what specifically it is useful for various ailments.
- Hypertension. Infusion has a pronounced diuretic effect. Expands blood vessels, providing full blood flow. These two properties help reduce pressure.
- Parasites. Substances that are part of the seeds of dill have a bactericidal resistance to harmful microorganisms, contributing to their death. Due to the choleretic effect, the liver is cleaned, the normal intestinal microflora is restored.
- Bronchitis. Helps to cope with the disease due to expectorant effect, contributing to the rapid release of sputum.
- Pancreatitis. The use of infusion helps to cope with spasms and pain, has a restorative effect on the affected areas of the mucous membrane, normalizes digestive processes.
- Constipation. Due to its choleretic effect, an infusion can be an excellent solution to this delicate problem. If you take a course - will help reduce the frequency of constipation, normalize the production of enzymes necessary for digestion.
- Cystitis. With cystitis, the use of infusion will help eliminate swelling and pain. Due to the diuretic effect it cleans the flow and discharge channels. Copes well with infection and prevents re-infection.
For the treatment or prevention of any of these ailments its own regimen, in a particular case, a single application can help. It is important to strictly follow the prescribed dosage, and to ensure that you do not have contraindications to receive infusion.
Chemical composition
The composition of the seeds of dill includes many useful vitamins and minerals. The content of BZHU (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) in 100 g of raw materials:
- proteins - 15.98 g;
- fats - 14.54 g;
- carbohydrates - 55.17 g.
Dill seeds - a source of fiber, its content per 100 g of the edible part is 21.1 g. Of the fat-soluble vitamins, fennel seeds contain only vitamin A. Of the water-soluble vitamins are C, B1, B2, B3 (PP), B6 and B9. The raw materials include useful acids - linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
The content of vitamins in 100 g of raw materials:
- vitamin A - 3 mcg;
- Vitamin C - 21.0 mg;
- Vitamin B1 - 0.4mg;
- vitamin B2 - 0.3 mg;
- Vitamin B3 - 2.8 mg;
- Vitamin B6 - 0.3 mg;
- Vitamin B9 - 10.0 mcg.
The mineral composition of the seeds of dill:
- calcium - 1516.0 mg;
- iron - 16.3 mg;
- magnesium - 256.0 mg;
- phosphorus - 277.0 mg;
- potassium - 1186.0 mg;
- sodium, 20.0 mg;
- zinc - 5.2 mg;
- copper - 0.8 mg;
- manganese - 1.8 mg;
- selenium - 12.1 mcg.
Dill seeds do not contain cholesterol, starch, sugars and trans fats.
Harm, restrictions and contraindications
It is advisable to consult with a specialist before applying infusion.. The first reception is better to start with a minimum amount, with caution should be taken to receive the infusion of allergies.
In pregnancy, an infusion of dill seeds can provoke premature labor. It is better for hypotensics not to use the infusion, since its use helps to reduce pressure, and thus lead to a breakdown, dizziness.
Main contraindications:
- allergy;
- hypotension;
- reduced acidity of the stomach;
- blood clotting (including critical days for women).
How to cook and take?
It is easy to prepare the infusion, it is important only to keep the necessary proportions and maintain the required time for the infusion. Consider a few recipes:
On boiling water
How to brew dill seeds, from what and how to drink brewed infusion?
- The easiest recipe is to pour 300 ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of seeds, leave for 2-3 hours. After the time has elapsed, use 100 ml 3 times a day. This recipe used in cystitis and hypertension, as a diuretic.
- To get rid of parasites the infusion of seeds on boiling water is used in other proportions - for 1 tbsp of seeds 250 ml. boiling water. Insist 30 minutes, strain, take 1/3 cup 3 times a day. The course of treatment is until complete elimination of parasites.
- For the treatment of cystitis The following recipe is effective - dilute 5 g of crushed dill seeds in 250 ml of boiling water, cover the container with a lid and leave for 1.5 hours. Drink the resulting infusion 1 hour before meals, pre-filtering it. How long to take depends on the need: do it until the symptoms disappear + 5-10 days.
On the cahors
This recipe is applied for insomnia, as a sedative.. For the preparation of infusion will need 45 g of seeds and 500 ml of Cahors.
- Seeds should be slightly crushed, pour wine and roast on low heat after boiling for 25 minutes.
- Ready to cool and strain, take 70 ml 30 minutes before bedtime.
Sleep quality is greatly improved.
On vodka
Infusion (in this case tincture) on vodka is used for rubbing sore spots in osteochondrosisIt has a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
- To prepare the tincture, it is better to take dill umbrellas with seeds, pour 0.5 ml of vodka.
- Carefully close the container with the mixture, insist 5-7 days in a dark place, shaking every day.
- Finished tincture rubbed sore spots (neck, thoracic spine, lower back).
There are a lot of recipes based on dill seeds - for each specific case, there is a different method of preparation, dosage and duration of treatment.
Dill seeds - a healthy and rich in vitamins product. The use of infusion can help with many diseases, alleviate and eliminate unpleasant symptoms. A rational approach to use, knowledge of recipes and dosages will help you prepare and apply the infusion without risk to health.
It should also be borne in mind that the use of infusion in conjunction with drugs for the treatment of a disease may enhance or weaken the effect of the latter. Consult with your doctor before you include the infusion in the prescribed treatment regimen - save your health.
