Dill

Dill

Description

Dill is a annual plant having a Green and leaflike in appearance or texture. With leaves Resembling a feather divided on each side. The light brown ripe seeds emit an aromatic odour. The leaves with pleasant aromatic odour has a warm taste. Both seeds and leaves are used as spice.


Origin and Distribution

The Indian dill (Anetheum sowa), is a native of Northern India is bolder than the European counterpart. It is grown as a cold weather crop in many parts of India. European Dill (Anetheum graveolens) is indigenous to Europe and is cultivated in England, Turkey, USA ,Germany, Romania, and Russia.


Uses

Dill seeds are used both as whole or in ground form as a condiment in soups, processed meats, sausages, salads and pickling. The stems and blossom heads are used in making dill pickles. The essential oil from Dill is used in the manufacture of soaps. Both seeds and oil are used in indigenous medicinal preparations. The emulsion of dill oil in water is an aromatic carminative.