Dill essential oil 5 ml

Dill essential oil (Anethum graveolens) is a totally natural food aroma, obtained by steam distillation of organic plants grown in our farm in Italy.

It has a fresh, herbaceous scent, reminiscent of fennel and liquorice.

Usage Tips:

• Environmental diffusion: Pour 2-4 drops of essential oil into the aroma diffuser (electric or with candle).
• Food flavouring: add 1-2 drops of essential oil to sauces accompanying fish or meat dishes (mayonnaise, vinaigrette, sour yogurt,...).
• Body oils:Adding a few drops of essential oil to a massage oil can be useful in case of abdominal swelling.

*Disclaimer: the information above derives from existing literature on the subject and cannot be considered attributes of the product. They have character purely informative and should not be intended as therapeutic properties.

Dill, also called sweet dill, belongs to the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family, the same as fennel and anise.

It is an annual plant with a fresh and spicy aroma reminiscent of fennel and liquorice.

CULINARY USAGE:

With dill essential oil it is possible to prepare excellent sauces that go well with fish-based dishes such as, for example, salmon with dill yogurt sauce, cod or fried cod with dill mayonnaise. To prepare sauces, simply add a drop of essential oil to 100 g of mayonnaise, yogurt or other condiment and mix well until everything is combined.

USES IN AROMATHERAPY:

Dill essential oil can be used for problems affecting the digestive system: bloating, intestinal spasms, slow digestion.

In this case you can prepare an oil by adding 4-5 drops of essential oil to half a teaspoon of vegetable oil and massage it on the abdomen, the operation can be repeated several times a day.

As regards internal use, it is reserved for adults on medical indication. You can take up to 3 drops of dill, appropriately diluted in oil or honey, per day up to a maximum of 10 days.

The use of dill essential oil is not recommended in cases of gallstones, during pregnancies and for children.