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The Dill (homewares.: Immoral varyosmon, Anethum graveolens) is a plant of the family Selinoeidon (Apiaceae) (plus. Umbelliferae (Umbelliferae)). Is native, annual plant of the Mediterranean countries and southern Russia.
The height reaches 80 cm, the stem is hollow and bar, the root goggylwdis, the threadlike leaves.
Dill was known in ancient Greece with the names anithon and anison.
From the flowers of brewed aroma, While the add in various wines that had the name anithitis wine. Even, stefanwnan the winners with flowering twigs of dill, and with the essential oil of fruits of their body rubbed athletes because it felt relaxing and toning of muscles.
It decoction the seeds of dill and the anithelaio they have diuretic, Digestive and appetizing properties, While the concoction is also used in colic. Relieves upset stomach particularly of young children.
The anithelaio is used in perfumery, the distillery and in pharmacy as an antitussive, Anticonvulsant and galaktagwgo.
This plant has a long history, in therapeutic but also in the kitchen. In European countries is used too much in salads and in dishes. This why except that aromatize , facilitate the digestion of food. The essential oil of this plant is used in several medications and perfumes, the confectionery and bakery (in drinks, liqueurs, Pickles).
Used the seeds, leaves, flowers and roots and for residential use if one wants to xiranei dill sprigs with leaves, must be done before bloom the plant.
Used as a decoction for help in breastfeeding but “prohibited” its use during pregnancy because they can cause miscarriage.
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