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Dill Weed and its Health Benefits



Dill Weed
(or simply called as Dill)

For those that asked or wonder what is this herb found in most gardens in Filipino households.

 This was confirmed by a friend of mine, Ragie Banggay who's profession lies in Agriculture, he and his wife cultivates both local and foreign vegetables, berries, chillies and an array of edible and medicinal herbs for cooking and for home natural remedies. They are also making and fertilizing soil of their own for best and organic gardening methodology results.

For more info about their organic plants and herbs, they can be visited at SM Gensan - Parking Area or inquire them at his facebook account.

This type of herb plant belonged to the family of DILLS. This is Dill Weed, and... yes, it is edible. It has a strong pungent aroma, which for me, resembling the scent of Parsley and Lanzones. Catchy right? Lanzones it is!!! It has seemingly vibrant with subtle hint of its fragrance if you kept crumbling the dill weed's leaves to extract some of its volatile oils.

Fun Fact:
The word dill comes from the Norwegian word "dilla" meaning to soothe. The whole plant with immature seeds is called dillweed. The bright green leaves have a pleasant, aromatic odor and possess a warm taste.

Dill weed is a good source of calcium, manganese and iron, and as an antioxidant food, its flavonoids provide an anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that give it a whole host of incredible health benefits.

8 Benefits of Dill Weed


1. May Help Reduce Menstrual Cramps
» Evidence points to dill weed, along with other herbs, may help lower menstrual symptoms.

2. Helps Reduce Depression
» Dill weed has been shown to have antidepressant and analgesic effects similar to antidepressant drugs, without the adverse side effects.

3. Lowers Cholesterol
» Dill lowers bad cholesterol, blood glucose levels and lipid profiles.

4. May Act as a Natural Bug Repellant
» Dill oil is an effective bug repellant and safer alternative to pesticides.

5. May Treat Epilepsy
» Research shows dill leaf extract has anticonvulsant effects, which may help treat epilepsy.

6. Boosts Energy and Aids Digestion
» The fatty acids in dill weed improve digestion and supply energy to the body.

7. Contains Antimicrobial Effects
» Dill has been shown to fight fungi, bacteria and mold, serving to fight fungal and bacteria infections.


8. Protects Against Free Radicals
» Dill contains monoterpene effects, which ultimately help antioxidant molecules attach to oxidized molecules that would otherwise do damage in the body.


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