Dill is known to man for at least 5000 years. Records of dill have been preserved since the time of Ancient Egypt, and on the territory of Europe it was brought by the ancient Greeks, sowing them the valleys of the Alps. To our, now the most common grass, we are slightly condescending - we will leave it in our diet for combination with young potatoes, but in dishes we prefer more resonant spices - regan, thyme, coriander, tarhun, sage, oregano, rosemary, e.
It turns out that this neglect affects us only - dill is not just the property of cooks, but real herb, which is used as an "ambulance" in the absence of medicines, and even pharmacists from the grass itself often prepare medicines.
The useful properties of dill was known even to the ancient Egyptians, we can not be less knowledgeable than they.
Useful properties of dill in various diseases
For the digestive tract
Many vaguely remember about the dill water, which is useful to drink for the stomach. Of course, it is useful due to dill, because this herb is, first of all, gastric.
Useful properties of green dill are so significant that it is even taken seriously in dysentery as a natural antiseptic for the stomach.
With eating disorders, flatulence, diarrhea, spasms, pain in the stomach, you just need to drink a decoction of dill seeds, it will bring relief very quickly.
The beneficial effect of dill on the digestive tract is due to the combination of flavonoids and essential oils in our herbs - these are biologically active substances that stimulate the production of gastric enzymes and the work of the gallbladder.
In addition, dill calms irritated mucous membranes (especially important for diarrhea), and also disinfects the entire gastrointestinal tract. Due to the high content of fiber, dill absorbs all putrefactive microorganisms and helps to remove them from the body as quickly as possible.
For the respiratory tract
Useful properties of dill greenery will be very handy for bronchitis and problems with the lungs, since the herb has a strong expectorant effect. Dill improves the patency of the lungs, "cleans" them from stagnant processes, relieves edema - especially this is important in the case of patients on bed rest. Some half spoons of dill greenery will bring relief to the patient even with bronchial asthma.
Useful properties of dill for women
There are dill special useful properties for women. First of all, this herb normalizes the menstrual cycle, as we have already mentioned, dill contains biologically active substances - flavonoids. They work and relieve hormonal failures, as well as the usual trivialities of life - changes in mood, pain, swelling, constipation during PMS.
Useful properties of dill allow it to serve both prevention and treatment of cystitis, thrush (taken both inside and outside), as well as with any genitourinary ailments.
Infusion of dill for weight loss
Since everything that has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, automatically becomes a godsend for those who lose weight, then, the use of dill with weight loss is not the most stupid option. Of course, he will not burn your fat and will not increase your stamina during training, like energy sports drinks, but the infusion of dill for weight loss normalizes your digestion, clears the body of decay products and
Infusion of dill
Ingredients:
- dried fennel grass - 1 tbsp;
- boiling water - 0,5 l.
Preparation
Dried grass is poured with boiling water and it is insisted for 1 hour. Then it should be filtered and drunk at ½ st. three times a day before meals. Take infusion should be before getting rid of stomach problems.