Dill Seed Oil, Color : Pale Yellow, Form : Liquid

The Dill Seed essential oil is obtained from Anethum sowa (Indian Dill) a plant from the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) family. Dill is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter with green feathery leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers, followed by tiny compressed seeds. Dill has been used worldwide as an aromatic spice and a healing herb. The oil is mainly extracted from the plant's crushed seeds through steam distillation. Dill Seed oil blends well with black pepper, caraway, cinnamon, citrus oils, clove, elemi, nutmeg, peppermint, and spearmint.    

Oil Properties

1. Dill oil is pale yellow in color with a watery viscosity

has a grass-like smell

3. The oil has dry, fresh, warm spicy aroma

4. Non-toxic,

5. Non-irritant

6. Antibacterial

7. Anti-inflammatory

8. Disinfectant

Uses of Dill Seed Oil

1. Dill oil is used in aromatherapy to fight depression or desperation and anxiety

2. The oil aids with digestion, easing constipation and flatulence as well as colic and hiccups

3. It promotes the healing of wounds on the skin

4. Dill Seed essential oil is used in vapor therapy to ease the mind, calms headaches and helps with excess sweating due to nervous tension

5. It can also help increase milk flow in nursing mothers

6. Dill has been known to stimulate the lining of the esophagus and assist with removal of acid that normally causes the burning associated with heartburn.

7. Dill Seed oil is used to treat diabetes; it supports the pancreas to reduce the glucose and normalize the production of insulin

8. The oil may also be used to alleviate menstrual problems, infections, fevers and sleep disorders

9. The Dill Seed oil is used in making soaps and cosmetic products