Handbook of Herbs and Spices 2012
DOI: 10.1533/9780857095671.275
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Dill

Abstract: Dill is a seed spice crop and an important aromatic herb, native to South-West Asia or South-East Europe and cultivated since ancient times. There are two closely related cultivated species of dill, i.e. European dill (Anethum graveolens) and Indian dill (A. sowa). This chapter looks at the history and description of dill before presenting its production, cultivation and harvesting. The extraction of essential oil and the chemical composition of oils from different dill varieties are described, along with culi… Show more

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“…The accumulation of essential oils and their composition is affected by different factors, including genetic constitution 4 , harvest time and environmental conditions 5 . Chemical compositions of essential oils may vary, depending on origin and developmental stage 6 . Some studies have been laid out to investigate changes in chemical compounds and antioxidant activities of essential oil at different developmental stages of Thymus caramanicus 7 and sweet fennel 8 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The accumulation of essential oils and their composition is affected by different factors, including genetic constitution 4 , harvest time and environmental conditions 5 . Chemical compositions of essential oils may vary, depending on origin and developmental stage 6 . Some studies have been laid out to investigate changes in chemical compounds and antioxidant activities of essential oil at different developmental stages of Thymus caramanicus 7 and sweet fennel 8 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to its exquisite taste, dill is one of the most popular spices in Europe, where it is used for flavoring salads, steaks and sauces, as well as liqueurs and jams [9].…”
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“…The lacy, needlelike leaves are aniseed scented and have a spicy, persistent taste. The aniseed-flavored flowers are edible as well 1–6 …”
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“…Even now, dill water also known as “gripe water” is commonly used in folk remedies and Ayurvedic medicine to treat digestive and sleep problems, especially in children. Dill is prescribed to alleviate flatulence and promote expulsion of the placenta during delivery, and to stimulate milk flow in lactating mothers 1,4,5,11,14–18 . Currently, preclinical research has identified antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, and anticancer properties of dill extracts, to name a few 5,6 .…”
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