Dill

Dill

 ˈdil

Origin: Dill has been around for ages, since the times of ancient Greeks and Romans. It was known to be used by soldiers to heal wounds.

Additionally in the early days, Greeks believed dill was a symbol of wealth while Romans thought it to be a sign of good fortune. There’s also some mysticism to this spice according to an old wives tale. Hanging some dill over the front doorway acted as a symbol of love and protected against harm. 

This plant was widely grown in Eurasia and used for its leaves and seeds. It is part of the celery family.

Recipes: I’m not a big fan of dill but that’s probably because I don’t know much about using this spice.

Dill is very common in European cuisines. It seems to be very a popular spice used for pickling especially in Russian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian cuisines.  

For Polish dill pickles, try this homemade recipe.  Dill soup is another Polish favorite.

Dill pickles are also an American favorite! Here's a variation on the recipe.
Dill is also used in cooking to add a wonderful flavor to meats and seafood as a Greek lemon and dill chicken. While dill is added to season the chicken while cooking, it is also just added on top for some additional garnish.

Dill also seems like a great choice of spice for fish such as a smoked salmon. 

And dill can also be used to add to make a delightful dressing for a cucumber salad.

With uses in salads, soups and main course dishes, dill seems to be quite a household spice!

Cures: Dill can also be a great addition to the medicine cabinet.

These pretty leaves can be used to make a flavorful tea to help with relieving constipation, indigestion and stomach aches. Drinking some dill water can also provide relief from the hiccups. 

Dill is known to help with diabetes and bone health.

Dill essential oils seem to help with preventing insomnia and can help you get some rest.

The oil can even help with allergies and inflammation.

Since it has a lovely aroma, dill can be used as a breath freshener as well as room freshener.

Sources: 

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/dill.html

http://essentialoilsinformer.com/11-dill-essential-oil-uses-and-benefits-that-will-shock-you/