Dill Seed Powder 1/2 lb bottle: HE

This herb is BULK DISCOUNTED in our 10 lb & 25 lb bulk packs. To find the bulk packs, just copy and paste the herb name into our Search, or refer to our Bulk By The Kilo & Ton category. We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose '00' capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Dill Seed - Botanical Powder -- Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Dilly, Garden Dill Even better than Dill pickles, Dill Seed has been used for centuries as an excellent digestive to relieve a sour, gassy stomach. Try it as a breath freshener and nail strengthener too! History: Dill is a hardy annual or biennial that is native to the Mediterranean region and southern Russia. It will grow in almost any soil, often self-seeding when left alone, and may reach a height of five feet. Ancient Egyptians mentioned its use as a soothing digestive medicine five thousand years ago; and in the Talmud (ancient Jewish law), records show that it was such a valuable commodity it was subject to a tithe. Pliny (A.D. 23-79) described numerous medicinal uses for the herb, and the Greeks used it to relieve hiccups. Its name is derived from the Old Norse, dilla, meaning 'to lull, ' as it was commonly given to soothe and lull infants with colicky stomachs. In the Middle Ages, Dill was one of the herbs used on St. John's Eve and prized as a protection against witchcraft. Magicians used Dill in casting their spells and in magic potions, while lesser mortals infused it in wine to enhance passion. In the 1600s, Dill continued to be popular for easing hiccoughs (hiccups), expelling wind and relieving the pains of indigestion. Early settlers had taken Dill to North America, where it became known as a 'meetin' seed, ' because children were given Dill seed to chew as a calmative during long church sermons. Even now, some families still use Dill water (or gripe water) to relieve digestive discomforts and colic in infants. Some of Dill's constituents include flavonoids and essential oils. Although Dill is probably chiefly known today as a culinary herb and spice to flavor soups, stews, fish and vegetables, its digestive benefits are still widely valued. Dill oil is also used commercially as a scent in soaps, and the spicy seeds are frequently substituted for salt in salt-free diets. Beneficial Uses: Dill has been used for thousands of years as a wonderful aid to good digestion, calming and toning the digestive system, and stimulating a healthy appetite. It i