Dill is an annual plant widely cultivated as a spice, but is also found growing wild.
While most people associate dill with pickles -- it has many other culinary uses as well as medicinal properties. It is easy to grow and makes a good garden backdrop with its tall stocks and tiny yellow flowers
Dill is an excellent remedy for flatulence and the colic that is sometimes associated with it. This makes it the ‘herb of choice’ for the colic of children. It will also help to stimulate the flow of milk in nursing mothers and chewing the seeds of this ‘multi-functional’ herb will clear up bad breath (halitosis).
The young leaves can be gathered at anytime for use fresh. Also the flowers for adding to soups. It is best to harvest the seeds when dry (late fall) for use whole or crushed. The leaves too may be dried, but tend to lose much of their flavor.
**Mix ingredients together and keep in a well-sealed jar, to use as needed.**
When making a batch of salad dressing, take 2 tbsp of the herb mixture and add to 1 ½ cups of olive oil and ½ cup of cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly and allow to stand for 1 hour. Shake container before using.
Fold cloth in half so it measures 5 x 5 and sew the edges, leaving an inch open. Combine the herbs and stuff them into the pillow, then sew the edge closed.
Slip this ‘Dilly Pillow’ inside your childs pillowcase, and the relaxing aroma will soon have them sleeping peacefully
Place dill seed, honey and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Allow to cool in the pan, then add the witch hazel. Strain the cooled mixture into a bottle and refridgerate.
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