Dill is a plant well known to every Russian, famous for its excellent taste and useful properties. It is used not only in cooking, but also in traditional medicine. Dill helps to get rid of various problems and even some diseases. That is why various teas, tinctures and decoctions are prepared on the basis of this plant.
But this does not mean at all that everyone should indiscriminately rush to the pharmacy for a wonderful medicine and use it for all diseases. Indeed, in fact, the extract of even this seemingly harmless plant has certain contraindications, which everyone should be aware of. Only in this way can you turn to your advantage in favor of a decoction of dill, and avoid harm from its effects.
What is rich
Dill seeds have a rather rich chemical composition. Who would have guessed that the tiny grains of the umbrellas we are used to contain components that have enormous benefits for human he alth.
First of all, it should be said that dillrich in trace elements such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, sodium, copper, selenium, zinc, calcium, potassium. Quite a lot, right?
Some vitamins are also present in the composition: C, A and group B. And although there is a little less vitamin C in the seeds of the plant than in its greens, the seeds additionally contain essential oils. And they also contain palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids.
Among other things, dill seeds contain flavonoids, nitrogenous elements and carotene. Each grain of this medicinal plant has such a rich composition.
Useful properties
This plant has a lot of positive qualities. It is due to its saturated composition that it carries a huge benefit. A decoction of dill can also cause harm, but only if used improperly and ignoring contraindications. But in general, reviews of the herbal remedy are positive, and the vast majority of people still praise it.
So, what is the use of dill decoction and the plant itself?
- First of all, dill is a source of many minerals and vitamins, its seeds contain a large amount of essential oils that have tremendous benefits.
- This herb has a hypotensive, laxative, expectorant, diuretic effect, which is necessary for certain conditions.
- It stimulates the activity of the digestive tract, stabilizes metabolic processes, promotes the expansionvessels.
- The action of a decoction of dill is used in complex therapy for pathologies of the liver, kidneys, urinary tract, arterial hypertension and other defects.
- In addition, this plant has a bactericidal and antiseptic effect.
- Dill helps to remove harmful toxins and toxins from the body.
- Externally, decoctions based on it are often used to treat various eye diseases.
- This remedy is indispensable for colitis, flatulence, constipation.
What a decoction of dill treats
As a medicine, alternative medicine most often uses the seeds of the plant. All kinds of teas, tinctures and decoctions are prepared on their basis. The benefits and harms of dill have already been well studied, and this allows it to be used to treat a variety of pathologies.
In what cases is it advisable to use this tool? Traditional medicine recommends using a decoction of dill for such problems:
- diseases of the digestive tract, to increase appetite, improve bowel activity, normalize its peristalsis;
- bronchitis, as an effective expectorant;
- pathologies of the cardiovascular apparatus and headaches;
- insomnia, as a mild sedative;
- tendency to high blood pressure;
- for calming, stabilizing the nervous system;
- some diseases of the urinary system;
- diseases of the intestines and gallbladder;
- some ophthalmic anomalies;
- problems withlactation in women during breastfeeding;
- pigment spots and freckles.
When to use
What helps dill decoction? Alternative medicine recommends this remedy for the prevention and treatment of certain pathologies of the digestive system, for example, with acute pain in the intestines and stomach, gastritis, pancreatitis, flatulence, bloating, peptic ulcer.
In addition, many users note the power of dill decoction in the fight against pathologies of the genitourinary system, for example, with inflammation of the bladder or even with sexual deviations.
Sometimes traditional healers advise young mothers to use this plant for an accelerated flow of milk in the first days of a baby's life. In addition, a decoction of dill is useful to give to babies until they have a full bowel and stomach function.
Due to the presence of essential oils, the herbal medicine is considered an effective sedative that can be used for insomnia and stress. And some users even believe that dill and decoctions from it contribute to weight loss.
As you can see, the scope of this plant is quite large. It is only important to know how to use the remedy correctly, and also take into account not only its medicinal properties, but also contraindications. Dill can really help you with many problems, but only if you use it wisely. Keep in mind that for the treatment of variousdiseases, medicine should be done and taken differently.
How to make a decoction of dill
In fact, to prepare a medicine, it is not enough just to fill the grains with water and boil. To a tablespoon of plant seeds, add a liter of boiling water, put the mixture on the stove and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Then the broth should be allowed to cool and strain.
More home remedy recipes:
- Dill decoction for pancreatitis and stomach pains. Pour a teaspoon of crushed grains of the plant with a glass of boiling water. Let the prepared medicine brew for 2-3 hours. Take half a glass 3 times a day before each meal.
- Dill for angina pectoris. For the prevention and treatment of this defect, a teaspoon of seeds should be poured with boiling water (0.3 liters) and insisted for an hour. Then the infusion should be filtered and taken half a cup three times a day.
- Diuretic. Pour a tablespoon of dry grains or twice as many fresh seeds with half a liter of hot water. Let the medicine brew for an hour and take it 1/3 cup half an hour before each meal. It is advisable to use the product 3-4 times a day.
- Treatment with a decoction of dill for insomnia. Pour 50 grams of seeds with Cahors (0.5 liters), bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Let the tool brew for an hour. In this case, it is advisable to wrap the jar with a decoction in a towel. Prepared and strained infusion take 50 ml every day before going to bed.
- Dill for coughs and bronchitis. To make an expectorant, pour a teaspoon of plant seeds with 300 ml of hot water. Build a water bath, place a container of medicine in it and boil it. The decoction should boil for 10 minutes. Then let the medicine brew for half an hour, then strain. In the resulting remedy, add 2 tablespoons of milk and half as much liquid honey. The medicine should be taken 3 times a day, half an hour before meals.
- Decoction of dill for the face with fatigue, swelling and redness of the eyes. To fix such problems, you need to use lotions. To make them, take a spoonful of dill seeds and mint leaves, fill them with 200 ml of water and boil. Boil the product should be 10 minutes. At the end, cool, strain and proceed to the cosmetic procedure. Soak cotton pads in warm dill tea and place them on your eyes for 10 minutes.
- Treatment of gastritis and gallbladder. Grind the grains into powder, add a spoonful of vodka to it and pour water (0.5 liters). Boil the product, strain and take 2 tablespoons after each meal.
- How to take a decoction of dill for bloating? Pour boiling water over 4 teaspoons of grains, boil on the stove for 10 minutes. Then let the product cool down, strain. It is recommended to take this medicine 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day.
- Dill for a rush of milk during lactation. Pour a tablespoon of seeds with a glass of hot water and let it brew for 2 hours. It is necessary to take the medicine made in half a glass 2-3 times a day.
Contraindications
A negative effect due to the use of dill broth is observed only in cases of drug abuse and a significant excess of recommended dosages. Doctors talk about the toxicity of too much herbal remedy.
First of all, hypotensive patients should take this medicine with caution - people who have a tendency to low blood pressure. In such patients, the herbal remedy can cause dizziness, weakness, and even loss of consciousness. True, it is worth saying that such side effects are possible only with the regular use of large dosages of dill decoction.
In combination with anise, fennel, cumin, dill decoction can provoke allergies in people prone to such reactions.
Often, a herbal remedy is recommended by healers to increase potency in men. Contraindications and medicinal properties of dill for the stronger sex are still little studied. However, it is well established that too high doses of the drug can negatively affect a man's sexual desire and slow down the process of sperm formation.
Excessive dosages of dill decoction can adversely affect immunity by reducing the concentration of macrophages that break down bacteria and toxins in the focus of inflammation, if present.
The development of allergies against the background of individual intolerance to the ingredients of the medicine is not excluded. In this case, a person may experience classic symptoms:rashes, itching, burning and hives.
As you can see, even herbal medicine can bring both benefit and harm. A decoction of dill is a simple, affordable, effective remedy, the use of which can save a person from all sorts of he alth problems. However, one should not ignore the contraindications of the drug and think that it is exclusively beneficial. Indeed, it is not so. Only knowing the medicinal properties and contraindications of dill, you can achieve a good result in treatment. Do not abuse the beneficial qualities of this plant - it should be used only for its intended purpose. And it is best to consult a specialist before using it.
Medicine for newborns
The most common problem that haunts a baby and his mother is gas and colic, which are formed in the process of adapting a small organism to environmental conditions. Today, in pharmacies, you can buy literally any drug that promises parents a quick and effective disappearance of pain. But are these medicines as effective and, most importantly, safe as advertising promises? Many parents prefer to use alternative ways to solve the problem, avoiding the use of potent drugs. One of the most popular folk remedies is a decoction of dill for colic and bloating. The essential oils of this plant stimulate the restoration of peristalsis, help to relax the intestines, so that flatulence disappears in babies.
Only when making a decoction for babies, one shoulduse fewer grains - just 5 grams per glass of water is enough. It is necessary to give the medicine to the baby with extreme caution, starting with just one teaspoon. After each use of the product, carefully monitor the reaction of the child's body.
Use during pregnancy
Regarding women in position, they should use the herbal remedy as carefully as possible and only as directed by a doctor. Although usually folk medicine has a positive effect on the body of the expectant mother. What helps decoction of dill during pregnancy:
- prevents the development of toxicosis;
- eliminates constipation;
- relaxes the nervous system, relieves insomnia;
- reduces puffiness;
- saturates the body with beneficial trace elements.
But in order to avoid the opposite effect, the minimum dosage of the product should be used.
Treatment of cystitis
You can use a decoction of dill to eliminate the symptoms of this disease during pregnancy and lactation. Herbal medicine has a combined effect:
- suppresses the activity of pathogens that provoke the disease;
- stops the inflammatory process, which is a constant companion of cystitis;
- normalizes metabolic processes in cells damaged by pathogenic microflora.
Only it is worth considering that dill decoction alone in the treatment of such a serious disease cannot be dispensed with. It can be used as an adjuvant, but not as a main treatment. Usually, strong antibiotics are required to eliminate cystitis and its manifestations.
Conclusion
Useful properties of dill are determined by its chemical composition. This plant is saturated with a large number of trace elements, vitamins, essential oils.
Dill decoction can be used to prevent and treat peptic ulcer, gastritis, kidney and liver pathologies, flatulence, insomnia, anxiety. It is often recommended to expectant mothers and newborn babies to get rid of bloating and colic.
But it should be borne in mind that the use of herbal medicine in excessive quantities can harm the body. So you should not abuse the folk remedy.
