Essential Oil – Dill Seed

———— ————
Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml
———— ————
Botanical Name Anethum graveolens
Origin India
Part Seed
Extraction Steam
———— ————

$40.00

[ Scent Library ]
------------ ------------
Aroma A warm, spicy, and slightly "pickly" aroma. It is much more earthy and robust than the light, grassy scent of Dill Weed. It features a sweet, herbaceous core with a faint woody undertone. It carries a clean, "savory" sweetness that is reminiscent of caraway or anise, but with a dryer, more medicinal finish.
Category Earthy | Herbaceous | Spicy
Note Middle
Intensity 3/6
------------ ------------
[ More About ]
------------ ------------
AKA European Dill
Chinese 莳萝子
Japanese ディル
------------ ------------
Botanical Family Apiaceae
------------
------------
Chemistry Monoterpenes
------------
------------
Common Usage Digestive Health (The "Gripe Water" Oil)

  • Easing Gas & Bloating: It is a powerful carminative, meaning it helps expel trapped gas and prevents the formation of new gas in the intestines.
  • Calming Indigestion: Highly effective at soothing "sour stomach" and general digestive discomfort after a heavy meal.
  • Hiccup Relief: Traditionally used to calm the spasms of the diaphragm that cause persistent hiccups.
  • Appetite Regulation: Helps to normalize a sluggish appetite and can assist in the digestion of heavy or fatty foods.

Emotional & Mental Wellness

  • Overcoming Overwhelm: It has a "calming yet clearing" effect, making it excellent for people who feel overwhelmed by a crisis or a high-pressure lifestyle.
  • Hyperactivity Support: Used to help calm the "nervous energy" in both adults and children, promoting a sense of grounded focus.
  • Promoting Sleep: Its mild sedative properties help the mind transition into a restful state, especially when stress is held in the stomach.

Physical Comfort & Spasms

  • Antispasmodic: Helps relax involuntary muscle contractions, making it useful for easing menstrual cramps or "nervous" muscle twitches.
  • Nursing Support: Historically used (via very diluted topical massage on the back/chest) to help nursing mothers stimulate healthy milk flow.
  • Toxin Release: Acts as a mild diuretic and sudorific (promotes sweating), assisting the body in clearing out excess fluids and metabolic waste.

Skincare & Hygiene

  • Wound Protection: Its strong antimicrobial properties help protect minor cuts and scrapes from infection.
  • Skin Clearing: Can be added to facial washes (diluted) to help manage oily skin and reduce the occurrence of breakouts.
  • Nail Health: Often added to cuticle oils to strengthen nails and protect against fungal infections.
------------ ------------
Blending note
  • A warming middle note with a spicy, slightly sweet, and herbaceous aroma.
  • While often associated with cooking, its aromatherapy benefits focus heavily on "settling" the body—making it a premier choice for digestive distress and nervous tension
------------
------------
Do you know? In the Middle Ages, Dill was considered a protective herb; it was often hung over doorways or worn in sachets to ward off witchcraft and "evil spells."
------------ ------------
Contraindication Generally considered safe and non-toxic. However, it should be avoided during pregnancy and used in low dilutions on the skin. It is much more potent than the culinary herb, so a single drop is often all that is needed in a diffuser blend
------------
------------