Medicinal plant
Dill
Anethum graveolens
An aromatic seed for gas, indigestion, and digestive cramping.
An aromatic carminative, traditionally used as a seed tea for gas, indigestion, and digestive cramping. The feathery leaves are a common culinary herb; for medicinal use, the dried ripe seed is the more concentrated preparation.
Properties
Carminative — Helps relieve gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort
Antispasmodic — Helps relax cramps, spasms, or tight muscles
Aromatic — Rich in aromatic oils that often support digestion or breathing
Energetics
Warming Drying Stimulating
People allergic to dill or other Apiaceae-family plants (carrot, celery, parsley) may react.
Growing and using it
Life cycle
Tender annual that readily self-seeds.
What to buy
Common dill (Anethum graveolens) seed.
Best way to start
Direct-sown seed.
Seed starting
Direct sow outdoors; dill develops a taproot and does not transplant especially well.