Product overview / Dill

For a bold taste!

Dill has long been cultivated and grown throughout Europe and North Africa, as well as in its ancestral homeland in Asia. It adds food a pleasant taste and aroma.

Beneficial properties

• Due to the phytoncids content, prevents mildew and spoilage during pickling of vegetables and gives them a specific taste;
• Contains plenty of vitamins, including C, P, PP, folic acid, carotene, potassium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus;
• Rich in fiber and essential oils;
• Anti-inflammatory, vasodilating, antiseptic, laxative, expectorating, anticonvulsant, sedative and soporific effect;
• Improves appetite, increases the body's resistance to diseases, stimulates the mammary glands activity;
• Useful in the treatment of anemia, diarrhea, dysentery, insomnia, asthma, menstrual disorders, respiratory diseases, kidney stones and bladder diseases.

Application

Young leaves are used as a flavor seasoning for hot and cold dishes; greens are salted and dried for future use. The greens and fruits are also used for flavoring confectionery, tea, pickles, and sauerkraut.

Specifics

Dill consumption, as well as the use of medical preparations that contain dill is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure. Excessive consumption may cause syncope, temporary loss of vision, and total breakdown. Consumption of dill in large quantities can be harmful to health, since some of the essential oils components, such as anethole, are very dangerous in large doses, as they can cause trouble breathing, increased heart rate, and neurotic problems.