These seeds have a beneficial effect on the digestive and hematopoietic system

I think most of us know little about that dill can be used not only for culinary purposes.

Mainly on its medicinal properties to know young moms who are faced with the problem of colic in infants. That was then, and it turns out that the so called "dill water", extracted from the seeds of fennel, soothing effect on baby tummies.

But the therapeutic properties of fennel seeds is not the end.





 

The seed of dill. Useful properties

Fennel seeds have a fairly rich biochemical composition. They contain such trace elements: manganese, selenium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and sodium.

Is composed of and vitamins a, C and V. let the vitamin C in fennel seeds less than the greens, but the seeds contain essential oils, useful include oleic, palmitic, and linoleic acid.

Also dill seeds contain flavonoids, carotene and nitrogen compounds.

 Fennel seeds. Medicinal properties

Thanks to this rich composition, the seed of dill is used in medicine. This files most often as a tool that has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular, digestive, hematopoietic and urinary system.

Fennel seeds can:
  • To normalize blood pressure.
  • To cope with insomnia, to calm.
  • To relieve flatulence, strengthen the intestinal peristalsis.
  • Have a beneficial effect on the heart.
  • Remove slag and toxins.
  • To organize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, affect the production of gastric juices, whet the appetite.




Fennel seeds. Application

Fennel seeds are used for the following health problems:

Diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. Dill seed has a bactericidal effect, neutralizing the putrid processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, they are useful for formation of useful "good" intestinal microflora. They help with pain, exerting a spasmolytic effect. High blood pressure, restricted blood flow, dysfunction of the cardiovascular system. As a hypotensive agent, fennel seeds struggling with high blood pressure. Help blood vessels to extend, than normalize blood flow. But also affect the contractile status of the heart muscle, thus, stabilizing the entire system, helping with arrhythmia and atherosclerosis. Problems with the genitourinary system. Can be used as a diuretic, however, promoting the elimination of toxins. Due to its antibacterial property to prevent inflammatory processes in the organs of the urogenital system. Obstructed flow of bile. Fennel seeds are applied as cholagogue, normalizes the secretion. Cough, bronchitis. Have a pronounced bronchodilator effect, liquefy phlegm, than contribute to its rapid excretion from the respiratory tract. Insomnia, nervous irritability. A positive effect on the Central nervous system, exerting a sedative effect.

Treatment with fennel seeds

As drug fennel seeds are taken mainly in the form of infusions and decoctions. And with this purpose it is used as dried and fresh seeds.

Recipes of cooking a lot, but the cooking principle is basically the same. To prepare an infusion of fennel seeds, pour them with boiling water and allow the liquid to steep for a certain time. It is believed that if you pre-grind the seeds – the effect will be more effective.

 

How to brew fennel seeds. An infusion of the fennel seeds

But for the decoction of the seeds just pour a little water, they must also boil.

  • One tablespoon of fennel seeds pour a liter of boiling water, boil everything on low heat for about five minutes, remove from heat. The cooled seed decoction of dill is ready for use.
 

Often, however, dill seeds medicinally accepted without prior heat treatment – just chopped in a coffee grinder into a powder.





Here are some recipes

Fennel seeds when the pain in the stomach. One teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds pour a Cup of boiling water. Envelop the container with infusion in a towel or blanket and leave for two hours. Make the tool you need half a Cup three times a day before meals.

A decoction of fennel seeds as a diuretic. 1 tbsp of dry seeds (or 2 tbsp fresh), pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Allow to stand for an hour and take a third Cup for 30 minutes before a meal. Drink the infusion three times a day.

Fennel seeds for angina. For the prevention of angina. 1 teaspoon milled seeds poured 300 ml of boiling water, to insist within an hour. Strained infusion drink half a Cup three times a day.

In the case of insomnia. 50 g of fennel seeds pour 500 ml of red wine (Cahors wine), bring to boil and boil on low heat for 20 minutes. Insist for hours, while the container with the infusion it is better to wrap. Ready strained infusion, take 50 grams before bedtime.

Fennel seeds for coughs and bronchitis as an expectorant. 1 teaspoon dill seeds pour 300 ml of water (half Cup). In a water bath to boil the mixture for 10 minutes. Then allow it to brew for about half an hour, and filtered. To the resulting liquid add 50 ml of milk and 1 teaspoon of honey. To drink 1/3 Cup three times a day for 15-20 minutes before eating.

Swelling of the eyelids, fatigue and redness of the eyes. To cope with this problem will help lotions decoction of fennel seeds and mint. 1 tsp fennel seeds and 1 tbsp of crushed mint leaves to boil in 200 ml of water for 10 minutes. Cool, strain and moistened in the broth on a cotton pad and apply to the eyes for 5 - 10 minutes.

Gastritis with low acidity, problems with the gall bladder. Grind into powder dill seeds and take ½ teaspoon in the process of making food with water.

Fennel seeds to increase lactation in the breast feeding period. 1 tablespoon of seeds pour a glass of boiling water and let stand two hours. Take half a Cup twice a day or one tablespoon six times a day. Better to drink in small SIPS before swallowing, the infusion is recommended to take a little in your mouth.
 

Fennel seeds. Contraindications

As with any drug, fennel seeds should be taken deliberately and carefully. Having any whatsoever chronic diseases you should always consult with your doctor about taking. This also applies to drugs from dill seed.

The main caveat is hypotension. As the use of fennel seed may reduce blood pressure in hypotensive this tool will cause an unpleasant feeling, weakness, even to fainting, lack of energy, and even decreased vision.

We should not ignore the allergic reactions of your organism. Starting to take a decoction or infusion of fennel seed, watch for changes in your health.published

 

Author: Irina Zaytseva

 

The materials are for informational purposes. Remember, self-life-threatening, for advice regarding the use of any medicines and methods of treatment, contact your doctor.

 

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