Dill is good fresh too, especially when added to soup, salad, or stir-fry, but it retains much of its flavor as a dried seasoning. What do you know about Dill?
- The ancient Egyptians used dill as a medicinal plant, as evidenced by manuscripts discovered by archaeologists – dill decoction was used as a remedy for headaches.
- In ancient Rome very often the winners of various competitions were presented with dill wreaths.
- In the Middle Ages, many peoples believed that dill protects against witchcraft. Bunches of dill were hung throughout the house so that its smell drives away evil spirits.
- During archaeological excavations of Roman ruins in the UK, fossilized remains of dill were discovered.
- A description of the effect of dill seeds and their leaves on various human organs was given in his work “Canon of Medicine” by the world-famous Persian scientist Avicenna, who lived from 980 to 1037.
- Botanists admire this plant for its thin and at the same time surprisingly strong structure – even a very strong wind cannot break the stems of dill.
- The smell of dill repels most insects.
- The essential oil contained in its stem, leaves, and seeds gives this plant a special aroma.
- The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, in his treatises, considered the benefits of dill as a medicinal plant.
- Dill seeds remain viable for up to 10 years if you follow the storage conditions.
- Dill extracts are used as raw materials for the production of perfumery and cosmetics and are also included in creams, toothpaste, and colognes.
- It has been scientifically proven that eating dill improves metabolic processes in the body.
