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The plant originates from southern Europe and western Asia, and its use is recorded far back in time. As with so many umbellifers, this hardy annual yields two separate culinary components, its seeds and its feathery leaves, which are, somewhat ambiguously known as dill weed.
History
The herb was used medicinally by doctors in both ancient Egypt and Rome; indeed it was the Romans who introduced it to northern Europe. After centuries in obscurity, it surfaced again in medieval times, when its use was widespread, particularly in Scandinavian countries like Norway and Sweden.
Characteristics
Dill grows to a height of 30 inches, with a spread of 12 inches. The green stem, which is hollow and smooth, branches out at the top and carries large flat umbellifers of bright yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. The leaves are ultra-fine, feathery, and dark green, and have a taste similar to that of parsley. The flat, oval seeds are parchment-colored, and have a rather bitter flavor.
Growing Tips
The plant is easy to grow from seed sown in late spring or early summer. It favors poor, well-drained soil and a sunny position and, since it does not transplant well, should be sown where it is to grow. If the plant is sited close to fennel, cross pollination is possible.
How to Use
The fresh leaves are used in salads, fish dishes, and sauces to serve with fish.
Medicinally, dill is very effective for the relief of colic and pain associated with trapped wind. A water made from dill seeds is still readily available from pharmacies and generations of children have been helped by its gentle calming action on the gut.
How to Take
Taken as dill water (gripe water) 1 to 2 teaspoons is normally sufficient to release trapped wind.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
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