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dill wine ignites the passion... In the Garden | Culinary | Cosmetic | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
Dill |
Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Native to Eurasia,
- Annual, Frost tolerant,
- Height: ± 1m; Spread: ±60 cm,
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,
Companion Planting: - Vegetables: Plant with Lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onions,
- Do not plant with: Tomato, Fennel,
- Attracting Beneficial insects: The flowers attract many beneficial insects such as tiny wasps and flies that prey on aphids,
Repellant for: Top Culinary useUses for Dill leaves, flowers and seed: - Sprinkle over steamed vegetables,
- Cabbage, Potatoes, Potato salad, Green Salads, Rice,
- Apple pies, Biscuits, Breads, Cakes, Cheese, Cream cheese, Curries, Eggs, Herb Butters, Pickles, Salad dressing, Soups, Sauces, Vinegars,
- Fish, Lamb, Salmon, Shellfish, Grilled meats,
- The fresh leaves deliver much more flavour than dried leaves.
Top Cosmetic - Crush and infuse the seed as a nail strengthening bath,
Top Medicinal useDill may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | - To increase breast milk in nursing mothers,
- Bad breath,
- Use in a salt-free diet as it is rich in mineral salts,
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| Sensory System | - Eyes : Macular Degeneration - High in the Carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, that is beneficial for MD,
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| Digestive system | - Soothing digestive, antispasmodic, Flatulence, Infant's colic, Ulcers,
- Scientists found that dill inhibits the secretion of stomach acids in mice, and may help protect a raptured stomach lining from irritants.
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - Half - 1 teaspoon bruised seeds in each cup of boiling water, infuse for 10 minutes, when necessary,
- Dose:
- Babies: 2,3 or more teaspoons,
- Older children: Half a cup,
- Adults: Half - 1 cup,
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