Dill, scientifically known as Anethum Graveolens, has been in use in culinary and in medicines since ages. Both seeds and the leaves can be used. Apart from giving a strong tangy, appetizing flavor and taste, dill has many medicinal properties, which mainly come from certain compounds called Monoterpenes, Flavonoids, minerals and certain amino acids.
==Special Precautions of Dill==
* Dill is safe when consumed as a food. Dill also seems to be safe for most people when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts.
*When applied to the skin, dill can sometimes cause skin irritation. Fresh dill juice can also cause the skin to become extra sensitive to the sun. This might put you at greater risk for sunburns and skin cancer. Avoid sunlight. Wear sunblock and protective clothing outside, especially if you are light-skinned.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use dill in medicinal amounts if you are pregnant. Dill seed can start menstruation and that might lead to a miscarriage.Not enough is known about the safety of using dill during breast-feeding. It’s best to stick to food amounts.
* Dill is one of the natural [[blood thinners]].
*Allergy to plants in the carrot family: Dill may cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to plants in the carrot family. Some of these include asafoetida, caraway, celery, coriander, and fennel.
* Lithium interacts with DILL : Dill might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking dill might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
==The benefits of Dill are==
The health benefits of dill include good digestion, relief from insomnia, hiccups, diarrhea, dysentery, menstrual disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer, etc. It is also good for oral care.