Indian Dill
Scientific name of Indian Dill: Anethum graveolens L / Anethum Sowa
Name of Dill in different languages:
Sanskrit: Shathapuzhpa, Shathahwa, Madura, Krishna jeera.
Hindi: Sowasabji
Malayalam: Chadakuppa ചതകുപ്പ
Plant description:
Dill is belong to celery family, an annual herb grows up to 60 cm tall, leaves are small, pale green, threadlike, size to 10 to 20 cm long. Flowers are white or pale yellow, in small umbels, up to 9 cm in diameter. Stems are hollow, slender and alternately arranged. The seeds are 4 to 5 mm long.
Useful plant parts:
Seed
Medicinal uses:
To treat Vata, Kapha disorders, digestive problems, flatulence in children, relieves intestinal spasms, relieve period pains, Breast milk enhancing, prevent colic.
Chemical content:
Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid and Folate.
Medicinal Properties:
Antihalitosis, Aromatic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Carminative, Diuretic, Galactogogue.
How to prepare medicines:
Dill is the one of the ingredients in the Ayurveda medicines
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