Dill Seed Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Seed
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Clear, spicy, herbaceous, grass, fresh, and clean
Largest Producing Countries: Bulgaria, France, Hungary, Germany, Britain, and Spain

Traditional Use: Used extensively in alcoholic, soft drinks and foodstuffs, especially pickles and condiments.

Properties: Amenorrhea, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, galactagogue, hypotensive, stimulant, and stomachic.

Benefits: Colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, indigestion, lack of a menstrual cycle, and promotes milk flow in nursing mothers.

Blends Well With: Caraway, elemi, mints, nutmeg, spice and citrus oils.

Of Interest: The oil is almost identical to Caraway oil and can be used much in the same way and even substituted for Caraway in most formulations.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.

 

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.