Dill oil - useful properties and applications

Dill is one of the most common types of herbs. It has long been added to most of the dishes familiar to us, to soups, pastries, potatoes and so on. It is worth remembering the healing properties of this universal seasoning, with its help you can improve the work of the intestines, kidneys and other organs. And also, they rarely practice prevention of strengthening immunity and getting rid of insomnia.

There are countless useful properties of this plant, which include: vasodilation, obstruction of inflammatory processes, antiseptic, diuretic and sedative effects, and many others.

Ways to extract essential oil from dill

Using dill greens for oil extraction, you can get a very fragrant and soft product that is perfect for use in cosmetology. However, it is worth remembering that the amount of final fluid from the greens is an order of magnitude smaller than when processing fruits.

The main component of the oil is hydrocarbon organic compounds called terpenes, of which about half are there. Just this composition gives the oil such a rich, pleasant smell. At the output, the product should turn out to be transparent, liquid, with a slight yellowish tint. Oil obtained from fruits, as a rule, exudes a fragrance that does not resemble dill, it is full of freshness and has a sweetish notes, generally resembling the spicy smell of caraway seeds. To achieve this level of quality, steam distillation technology is used.

Due to its fragrance and resource intensity, dill leaves oil is much more expensive than oil extracted from fruits. When choosing a product in stores, it’s worthwhile to clarify what the selected product is made of, because unscrupulous traders often give less quality and cheaper product for the expensive. In the old days, there was a clear distinction on what kind of raw material the oil was made from, but now, in order to save it, they can produce it by processing all the dill mixed with leaves, stalk and seeds, which adversely affects the quality of the products.

The properties

The oil obtained from dill has long been used in a wide variety of fields. Of course, most often they think of it as a universal supplement and seasoning in the culinary business, but in no case should you lose sight of its healing properties. Its healing potential was unraveled and used by the ancient Romans, Egyptians and even Greeks. According to an ancient belief, Roman gladiators rubbed their bodies with just that kind of oil before the fight, and it gave them strength, relieved stress, relieved mental stress, and also helped free up their minds before the fight and maintain full concentration during the battle.

Today, in our boiling daily routine, full of stress and excessive stress, the use of such oil is simply necessary. This incredibly simple fluid really helps to relax and relieve stress after a busy day, helps to pile up thoughts before any important event.

The amount of healing benefits that oil can bring directly depends on what part of the plant was used for its preparation. The most expensive and valuable is the oil extracted from dill leaves. Such a product has the best effect. Its range of applications is simply amazing.

1. It is used to improve appetite, is an absorbent, removes toxins from the body, softens the course of various diseases, reduces the harmful effects of inflammatory processes.
2. This oil is prescribed for many intestinal diseases, for asthma, to improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, digestive tract, kidneys, and even with a common cold.
3. Dill oil is also very useful for pregnant women, it contributes to the better functioning of the mammary glands, which is very important for newly made mothers. In addition, such a product contains elements that contribute to the production of female sex hormones, which is excellent for girls of all ages.

The most common use is rubbing. The neck, shoulders, calves, feet, chest, eyelids and back of the head - all these are the most favorable zones for carrying out such procedures.

Help in losing weight

In order to moderate their appetite, experts recommend taking a few drops a couple of times a day, preferably with honey. An approximate algorithm is as follows: dilute honey in a teaspoon with three drops of dill oil and take one teaspoon of it three times a day: morning, afternoon and evening.

To achieve the most effective fat burning, along with the internal intake of oil, you should also resort to massages, plus the use of aromatic baths will be very useful. As a rule, a whole set of oils is added to the warm water of a pre-collected bath, a couple of drops of dill and rosemary oil, mixed with salt, are dissolved in warm water. The duration of such bathing should not exceed 20 minutes. And the subsequent massage with active rubbing of dill oils helps to get rid of fat accumulations as soon as possible even in the most problematic and inaccessible places.

Contraindications

Doctors say that almost everyone can use this miraculous oil, without fear of running into health troubles. A few exceptions are children under 3 years old and citizens with epilepsy. Naturally, before an active intake, it is necessary to use small doses and observe the personal tolerance of the product, because each organism is unique, and it is worthwhile to exclude the option of allergic reactions in advance.