In the modern world, traditional medicine occupies an important place in the life of every person. There are many means by which they treat colds, pneumonia, problems with male potency.
Among these funds dill decoction is widely popular, which is widely used for the treatment of diseases of varying degrees of complexity. The article contains recipes and information about what the decoction helps and how to take it. Be sure to read the tips on drinking and making a medicinal drink.
What is it and how is it different from infusion or tea?
A decoction is a water extract from the plant, which is initially boiled and then infused. If you wish to save a greater amount of nutrients, boil in a water bath.
Infusion and tea are also considered water extracts from the plant, but have a different preparation technology. To create an infusion, the plant is poured with water and infused for several hours. or weeks. At the same time, they emit cold and hot method of infusion, differ in the temperature of the liquid used.
The peculiarity of making tea is that it insists solely on hot water and, unlike the infusion, has a lower concentration.
Benefit
What is useful broth? The use of decoction from the seeds of dill due to the content in the plant a large number of useful trace elements and vitaminswhich have a positive effect in combating various diseases.
Chemical composition
A decoction based on dill seeds has a fairly rich chemical composition.
100 ml of the product contains the following components:
- vitamin A - 3 mcg;
- B1 - 0.418 mg;
- B2 - 0.284 mg;
- B6 - 0.25 mg;
- B9 - 10 µg;
- C - 21 mg;
- potassium - 1186 mg;
- calcium - 1516 mg;
- magnesium 256 mg;
- sodium, 20 mg;
- iron - 16.33 mg;
- manganese, 1.833 mg;
- copper - 780 mcg.
What helps?
A decoction of dill seeds is used to get rid of a number of pathologies:
- Diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The tool has a bactericidal effect, preventing the occurrence of putrefactive processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Promotes the formation of "good" microflora in the intestine. It has an antispasmodic effect.
- High blood pressure, slow blood flow, problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. A decoction based on dill seeds, is among the antihypertensive drugs, therefore, reduces the pressure. It has a widening effect on the vessels, which normalizes blood flow. It affects the contractile status of the heart muscle, thereby normalizing the functioning of the entire system, helps to fight arrhythmia and atherosclerosis.
- Violations in the urogenital system. Applied in the form of a diuretic, which simultaneously removes toxins from the body. The presence of bactericidal properties, prevents the development of inflammation in the urogenital system.
- Bad bile outflow. A decoction of dill seeds is used as a choleretic agent for the normalization of secretion.
- Colds, bronchitis. The decoction has a pronounced bronchodilator effect, promotes the dilution of sputum, which accelerates its excretion from the body.
- Insomnia, overexcitement. It has a positive effect on the central nervous system, carrying out a sedative effect.
Harm, restrictions and contraindications
Despite the content in the broth of fennel a large number of useful components, this tool can also bring harm to the body.
That is why the tool is not recommended to use in the following cases:
- Allergic reaction.
- Hypotension. The drink reduces the pressure, which is contraindicated in this pathology. In addition, with frequent use of this tool or its use in large quantities, observe such side effects as dizziness, weakness in the body, rarely noted loss of consciousness.
- Concrements in the gallbladder.
In all these situations, there is a ban on the use of dill. Also before you start taking this drink, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
How to cook?
Since dill decoction is widely used for the treatment of various diseases, there are several recipes for its preparation.
The usual recipe for boiling water
This recipe is suitable for the treatment of the following diseases:
- cold;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Allowed to use during childbirth.
Cooking broth perform on this plan:
- a tablespoon of dill seeds is poured into a saucepan and 200 ml of boiling water is poured from above;
- the mixture is brought to a boil and cooked for another 10 minutes;
- the liquid is removed from the heat and left to cool completely;
- the liquid is decanted, slightly warmed up and consumed.
Application:
- For children means give 5 drops, 2 times a day.
- For adults - 100 ml of broth, twice a day.
Herb recipe on boiling water
This recipe is used for the following purposes:
- lose weight;
- get rid of kidney disease.
Preparing the tool as follows:
- dill herb is finely chopped (the required amount is 1 tablespoon);
- 400 ml boiling water is poured into raw materials, brought to a boil and cooked for another 2-3 minutes;
- drink insist 12 hours;
- means heated and consumed.
How to drink this broth? Application:
- To lose weight consumed in a volume of 200 ml in the morning, on an empty stomach.
- For treating kidneys drink 100 ml, 2-3 times a day.
With mint
Decoction of dill with mint is advised to apply to the face, with:
- puffiness of the eyelids;
- fatigue;
- red eyes
The cooking process is quite simple:
- take a teaspoon of dill seeds and a tablespoon of finely chopped mint leaves, pour a glass of water;
- the drink is brought to a boil and boiled for another 10 minutes;
- the agent is cooled and, wetting cotton pads in it, apply them to the eyes for 5-10 minutes.
This tool is used several times a day. With regular use, you can even get rid of bruises under the eyes.
There are a lot of recipes for decoctions based on herbs or dill seeds, which can help get rid of many diseases, but dill decoction is not suitable as the main medicine, it is recommended to be taken only as a complex remedy.
