What are the Benefits of Dill?

by Abbas Jahangir · Published July 17, 2021 · Updated July 17, 2021

Dill, a plant native to the Mediterranean, West African, Asian and Southern Russia countries, draws attention with its sharp flavor. Dill, whose seeds are also used in meals, is among the flavor and aromatic plants frequently used in our country.

Dill, which is used more frequently in olive oil dishes and salads, is consumed fresh or dried. The plant, which has a unique aroma, provides a different flavor when used in dishes.

Dill, which is also used in pastries, muffins, pastries, salty cookies and cakes, is also the main condiment of the appetizers that decorate the tables. Dill, which is a sought-after flavor in soups, tzatziki, broad beans, zucchini and stuffed meats, is important for its health benefits as well as its distinctive aroma. Especially the tea prepared with dill seeds can be used as medicine.

Contents

What is Dill?
What is the Nutritional Value of Dill?
What are the Benefits of Dill?
Which Diseases Is Dill Good For?
Dill Cure and Dill Diet
Dill Cultivation
How to Dry Dill?
How Much Is Dill?
3 Delicious Recipes You Can Add Color With Dill

What is Dill?

Dill, whose Latin name is anethum graveolens, is a shrub-like plant belonging to the parsley family. Dill plant, which has names such as borek grass, stall grass, tarhana grass and cress grass according to the regions, is widely grown in our country.

Dill, which has a green or blue-green body, has fragrant, feathery leaves and a delicate structure. The plant, which resembles a miniature bush with its branching structure from the main body, is grown from seed and begins to turn green in spring. In the middle of summer, yellow fragrant dill flowers begin to bloom.

The leaves of dill, which is used fresh in many dishes and salads, are dried and consumed as a spice. In addition to being a healthy and delicious plant, dill repels harmful insects around it thanks to its sharp smell.

What is the Nutritional Value of Dill?

A bunch of dill, which has its own characteristics, contains approximately 40 grams of 7 calories. A pinch of dill, which is a very rich plant in terms of vitamins A and C, meets approximately 40% of the daily vitamin C needs of adults.

Likewise, the vitamin A content of dill meets 43% of an adult’s daily vitamin A need. Rich in vitamin E, folic acid vitamins and potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus minerals, dill is also rich in flavonoids such as ferula acid, chlorine acid, coffee acid, amine and essential oil.

Especially the high calcium content makes dill to be seen as an alternative to milk. A serving of cow’s milk contains 117 milligrams of calcium, while a serving of dill contains approximately 208 milligrams of calcium.

What are the Benefits of Dill?

It is recommended for those who suffer from bad breath to eat a pinch of dill with or after meals. The distinctive sharp aroma of dill eliminates bad breath problems.
Those who have digestive problems and indigestion problems are recommended to consume dill. Dill has the effect of relieving stomach and intestinal gases.
The antioxidant components in its content help to remove harmful substances from the body. Dill can be consumed as a diuretic.
Regular consumption of dill prevents insomnia and hiccups.
It helps women in menopause to get through this period.
High calcium content is good for osteoporosis.
It increases the milk quality and milk production of lactating mothers.
It lowers blood pressure and regulates the blood pressure of high blood pressure patients.

Which Diseases Is Dill Good For?

Dill is effective in regulating thyroid functions. It is used in the treatment of hypothyroid diseases caused by slow functioning of the thyroid and hyperthyroid diseases caused by fast functioning of the thyroid. It supports the treatment of goiter disease caused by thyroid hormone deficiency. In addition, it has an active role in the destruction of nodules formed in the thyroid gland. The thyroid regulatory function of dill also accelerates metabolism.
Those who have hemorrhoid problems are recommended to consume dill water before meals. Dill prevents the formation of hemorrhoids again.
Dill, which relieves menstrual pains, is also a very good expectorant.
There are studies that show that the phenol compound called eugenol in dill has a sugar-lowering effect in diabetes patients.
Dill regulates blood pressure and high blood pressure patients are recommended to consume dill regularly.
It improves the quality of breast milk of nursing mothers and prevents premature reduction of milk. Dill oil obtained from fresh dill is good for breast sores of nursing mothers.

Dill Cure and Dill Diet

Dill, which is defined as a miraculous plant due to the benefits it provides to the body, can also be beneficial in weight loss if used correctly. Especially when dill cure is applied, both edema and toxin substances formed in the body are expelled, as well as the regular operation of thyroid hormones is ensured, and metabolism is ensured to work faster. In addition, the diuretic effect of dill plays an active role in weight loss.

The dill used for dill cure must be fresh. A bowl of yogurt, a lemon and a vineyard of dill are sufficient for dill cure. Dill is soaked in vinegar water and is completely free of foreign matter. It is finely chopped, lemon juice is squeezed on it, and yogurt is added and mixed.

When dill cure is consumed with a glass of warm water on an empty stomach in the morning, it accelerates the burning of fat. Since it is a plant with high fiber content, consumption of dill before meals and during meals increases the feeling of satiety and helps weight loss.

Dill Cultivation

Dill, an annual plant, can be grown in all countries of the world. The plant, which is a warm climate vegetable, is usually grown in spring and autumn. Dill, which loves soils rich in nutrients, can be grown in all seasons, except in very hot and very cold regions and climates.

Dill seeds can be sown directly into the field. Before planting dill seeds, the field must be cleared of weeds. Seed sowing is carried out by hand in windless weather. In the Aegean and Mediterranean Regions, the ideal dill planting time is March. After the seeds are planted, they should be pressed well on the soil and the soil should be well watered. Dill seeds begin to germinate in an estimated 7-21 days.

How to Dry Dill?

Dill can be consumed fresh as well as dried and consumed in the form of spice or tea. The dill is washed with plenty of water before drying. After washing, it is finely chopped. Dill stalk can be dried optionally. The chopped dill is spread on a clean cloth and left to dry. For the drying process, a cool environment without sunlight is required.

In sunlight, dill loses its color and fades. A light-free environment is suitable for dill to retain its color and remain green. Dills that dry in 3-4 days can be stored in a dry and clean glass jar. The dill storage container should be kept in a place out of the sun and care should be taken not to get air. Under optimum conditions, dill can be stored dry for 6 months.

How Much Is Dill?

You can grow dill, which can be grown in almost every region of Turkey, in pots if you have your own garden or not in your garden. Fresh dill is very affordable. Dill, which you can easily reach in markets, greengrocers, large and small shopping centers, is offered for sale as vineyard. The price of 1 bunch of dill varies between 0.5 TL and 1.5 TL.

Approximately 80% of dill is water. Therefore, one kilogram of dried dill is obtained from 5 kilograms of fresh dill. Dried dill is used as a spice and tea at home. Commercially, dried dill is used in bird feed and ready-made food industry. Dried dill prices, on the other hand, may vary between 5 liras and 150 liras per 100 grams, depending on the brand and production method.

3 Delicious Recipes You Can Add Color With Dill

1) Turn your tea pleasure into a feast with the fragrant Dill Pastry

Dill pastry, which makes you feel the unique smell and aroma of dill, is one of the most delicious options for breakfast and snacks. If you want to taste the freshly baked dill pastry prepared with lots of dill and cheese, you should definitely try it. It is a practical and delicious option for a perfect tea enjoyment.

2) The most delicious way to remove your toxins, dill salad enriches your meals.

The magnificent dill salad, where health meets taste, becomes much more beneficial as a result of the antioxidant components it contains meet with olive oil and walnuts. You can prepare a detoxifying dill salad for yourself and your family between meals or with meals.

3) Color your tables with dill rice

Dill pilaf, which is a great option for those who are bored with rice pilaf, is a great alternative both in terms of color and taste. Dill pilaf, which makes you feel the sharp flavor of dill without adding too much spice, can be a different flavor stop for your guests.