The Indian Dill is sometimes regarded as a variety of the European Dill. However, the ripe dried seeds of Indian Dill are longer but less broad than those of European Dill. The seed is light brown, winged and oval, with one side flat, with two ridges. The other side is convex with three ridges and three oil channels. Seeds are about 3.5 mm long. The leaves and stalks are aromatic and are used fresh or for pickling. It has a aromatic and somewhat sweet taste & an aromatic and slightly bitter flavor. Seeds can be used whole or crushed. Dill, can be used as a digestive herb and to induce sleep. It claimes to improve vitality and brain power. Also it “destroyeth the hiccups”. Dill water, made from the Dill seeds, is used to soothe babies. Crushed dill seeds, diluted with water, can be used as a nail-strengthening bath. Dill seeds, when chewed, can highly be effective in curing bad breath. |
