Essential Oils

Dillweed

anethum graveolens

General Description
Dill Weed Oil is also known as Dill Herb Oil. The dill plant, Anethum Graveolens, has been used since the earliest times as a medicinal and culinary herb. It is native to the mediterranean and Black Sea regions and is now cultivated world wide, especially in China, Europe, India and the USA. In most of these areas, it is harvested for use as dry botanical material. Dill Weed Oil is distilled from the partially dried, fully grown herb which is harvested immediately prior to maturity of the seed and has a powerful and fresh, sweet spicy, peppery and aromatic odor. The oil is used extensively in beverage and foodstuffs also as a fragrance component in cosmetics, detergents, perfumes and especially soaps.

How It's Made
Dill Weed Oil is distilled from the partially dried, fully grown herb which is harvested immediately prior to maturity of the seed.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties

Digestive Prevents Flatulence Helps Digestion Helps with Dyspepsia Increases Appetite Helps with Heartburn Reduces Nausea Useful for Colic Endocrine Helps Increase Milk Flow Other Uses Stimulates a Lack of Period Situation