Dill oil
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Dill oil is an
dillweed) of the Dill plant.[1] It can be used with water to create dill water. Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae.[2] It is the sole species of the genus Anethum.[1]
Origin
Also known as Indian Dill, originally from
Southwest Asia, Dill is an annual or biennial herb
that grows up to 1 meter (3 feet). It has green feathery leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers, followed by tiny compressed seeds.
It was popular with the
Anglo-Saxon dylle or dylla, which then changed to dill. The word means 'to lull' – referring to its soothing properties. In the Middle Ages it was used as a charm against witchcraft
.
From 812 onwards, when
culinary
herb.
Properties
Dill oil is known for its grass-like smell and its pale yellow color, with a watery viscosity.
Production
Dill oil is extracted by steam distillation, mainly from the seeds, or the whole herb, fresh or partly dried.
References
- ^ a b "Dill, Anethum graveolens". Wisconsin Horticulture. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ "Why Dill Should Be Your New Super Herb". Verywell Fit. Retrieved 2022-06-07.