Dill broth is a wonderful folk remedy for maintaining health. Consider how to use it and what will be the benefits of its use.
The harm and limitations of dill broth, which you need to know in order to exclude negative consequences for the body.
The composition of dill leaves and seeds
Like all products, dill seeds and their leaves include proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In addition to these data, important components are such useful constituents as vitamins, minerals.
The content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates in 100 g of seed product:
• protein 16 g;
• fat 14.5 g;
• carbohydrates 55.2 g;
• calories 305 kcal.
The content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates in 100 g of the product in the green part of the plant:
• protein 2.5 g;
• fat 0.5 g;
• carbohydrates 6.3 g;
• calories 40 kcal.
It can be seen from the above that green plants have a minimal amount of calories. Which, of course, is a plus. Such a plant is perfect for consumption by people involved in sports and following diets with calorie counting.
Vitamin composition of seeds:
A 3 mcg;
B1 0.4 mg;
B2 0.3 mg;
B3 2.8 mg;
B6 0.3 mg;
B9 10 mcg;
C 21 mg;
PP 2.8 mg.
Vitamin composition of plant seeds:
A 750 mcg;
B1 0.03 mg;
B2 0.1 mg;
B6 0.2 mg;
B9 27 mcg;
C 100 mg;
PP 0.6 mg.
Mineral composition of dill seeds:
Fe 16.3 mg;
Ca 1186 mg;
K 1516 mg;
Mg 256 mg;
Mn 1.8 mg;
Cu 0.8 mg;
Na 20 mg;
Se 12.1 mcg;
P 277 mg;
Zn 5.2 mg.
The mineral composition of the green part of the plant:
Fe 1.6 mg;
Ca 335 mg;
K 223 mg;
Mg 70 mg;
Mn 1.264 mg;
Cu 146 mg;
Na 43 mg;
Se;
P 93 mg;
Zn 0.91 mg.
The content of vitamins and minerals in different parts of the plant vary slightly. It depends on the soil of growth, on the time of growth of the plant, on the period of its use. The composition of dill seed includes not only vitamins and minerals, but also useful essential oils. So the content of essential oil in dry dill seeds is 2.5% of 100 g.
The plant contains amino acids: methionine, histidine, threonine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, valine, arginine. As well as saturated and unsaturated fatty acids: omega 3, omega 6, lauric, stearic, myristic, palmitic.
The benefits of a dill broth
An important factor for dietary nutrition is not only the calorie content of the product, but also vitamins and minerals. Do not forget that in addition to calorie intake, it is important to try to use all the necessary vitamins and other components that make up human health. Dill infusion is not only rich in vitamins, it improves the digestive system as a whole. As a result, it allows you to better cope with the processing of food and faster to remove foods that the body does not need.
Dill Water Recipes
To prepare dill water you need to take 3 tablespoons of greens, finely chopped, pour a glass of water and put in a water bath. Cook in a water bath for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it brew for an hour. Add a glass of boiled water. Take 1/3 cup three times a day half an hour before meals.
Also use dill seeds for the preparation of infusion. To do this, pour a glass of boiling water one teaspoon of dill seeds. Insist hour. It is advisable that the water does not cool. You can use a thermos.
Pour 3 tablespoons of crushed seeds into 0.5 liters of water. Boil the seeds for 15 minutes in a water bath. Cool slowly, the broth is ready for use.
A method of cooking oil at home from dill seeds. For this purpose, dill seeds are taken and crushed very finely. Then they are poured with sunflower oil so that the seeds are completely hidden. Insist for a week at room temperature.
What diseases are useful for dill:
• use dill infusion for insomnia;
• helps calm the nerves, with neurosis;
• for gastrointestinal upsets;
• very good for colic in newborns;
• normalizes stool;
• used as antioxidants;
• helps get rid of acne;
• improves lactation in nursing mothers;
• used for inhalation to quickly remove sputum, with bronchitis;
• has a choleretic effect;
• used to improve scalp and strengthen hair follicles.
In the list of effects on the body, beneficial effects are also said not only on the internal state of the body, but also on the external.
The use of dill decoction during pregnancy and for newborns
A decoction of dill is used by pregnant women to improve sleep, normalize stool, and calm nerves. Dill infusion does not harm the fetus, but rather enriches the body of the mother and child with vitamins and minerals.
Used to reduce childhood colic. In a newborn baby, the body is arranged differently, he needs help in digestion, a dill decoction will allow the baby not to suffer from colic in the stomach. It has a sedative effect. Helps increase appetite. For this, it is necessary to add a few drops of dill water to the baby’s nutrition.
The use of a decoction for cystitis is common. Dill infusion has an increased diuretic effect. Which helps to reduce the focus of pathogens. It also has a bactericidal effect. It should be remembered that a decoction of dill is only an additional means to enhance the effect, in no case should you neglect the trip to the doctor and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor.
The use of a dill decoction in the manufacture of face masks and hair
The composition of dill includes acids that have a beneficial effect on the hair follicles. For best effect, rub oil from dill seeds into the scalp. Wrap in a towel for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and detergents.
You can wipe the skin with a dill broth. It enriches the skin with vitamins and has an antimicrobial property. Helps in narrowing pores and brightens the skin. Ground seeds can be combined with other healthy foods. For example, for a tonic effect, add honey to the seeds. Apply on face for ten minutes, rinse. For a moisturizing effect, add a spoonful of sour cream and a capsule of vitamin E to the seeds. Apply to the skin for ten minutes, rinse.
Essential oils obtained from dill seeds are used in massages. To do this, seed oil is mixed with any massage oil. Oil can be added to lotions for the face, will help relieve inflammation, reduce pores and oily skin.
Used for gargling, with infections. To do this, add ten drops of dill seed oil to half a glass of water. Rinse three times a day.
Harm the broth of dill
In some cases, a decoction of dill can enhance the poor condition of the body.
1. Allergy.
2. To people with increased secretion of gastric juice large quantities of decoction should be monitored. It provokes the secretion of gastric juice.
3. People suffering low blood pressure, you should moderately take this remedy, it lowers the pressure.
4. Due to the fact that dill water affects and enhances the output of bile, you should be careful for those who have stones and sand in their kidneys, liver, gall bladder.
The composition of dill tincture, its beneficial properties and positive effect on the body are due to the presence of vitamins and nutrients in dill. The use of a decoction is possible both inside and outside. Almost everyone can use such a tool to maintain the vitality of the body.
