Dill prevents cancer and osteoporosis

In addition to its use as a spice to make dishes more appealing, dill is also used as an indispensable medicine in folk remedies.

Fennel contains many minerals, vitamins C, fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin B3... which are very good for health and useful for the immune system.

Housewives often use dill leaves as a spice for dishes such as: vinegared fish, eel soup, snails, fish porridge, etc. to remove the fishy smell. In some cases, you can process dill into main vegetable dishes such as steamed, stir-fried, boiled... to support the treatment of the following diseases:

Helps increase milk secretion

Few people know that fennel is a valuable medicinal plant that effectively increases milk production in postpartum women. Researchers have come to this conclusion through many surveys on breastfeeding women, and they have achieved the expected results.

However, according to experts' recommendations, dill should only be used for a few weeks. In particular, pregnant women should not use a lot of dill because dill contains a large amount of uterine stimulants.

Cure insomnia

Fennel contains vitamins and flavonoids, which help calm the nervous system and also help you sleep better. People with nervous system-related disorders should drink a little fennel juice before going to bed to get a good and deep sleep at night.

Cure digestive disorders

Eating cooked dill leaves every day helps digestion and prevents constipation. For children, 1-2 tablespoons of dill leaf decoction mixed with food will prevent digestive disorders and help children sleep well. Dill essential oil extracted from the seeds is used in cases of bloating, hiccups, heartburn due to excess acid in the stomach and diarrhea due to digestive disorders.

Prevent cancer

According to nutritionists, fennel contains many minerals and vitamins. The whole plant has a very high terpene content. In addition, fennel contains a lot of fiber, so fennel helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body and prevents intestinal cancer because it has the effect of removing toxins and carcinogens from the intestines.

Prevent osteoporosis

Being one of the richest plant sources of calcium, dill leaves not only prevent osteoporosis but also strengthen bones. Regular use of dill as a part of the diet will help prevent osteoporosis caused due to calcium deficiency.

Reduce blood sugar, protect the heart

Fennel is also known as a powerful cardioprotective agent. Consuming fennel not only reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood but also improves good cholesterol in the body.

Additionally, some studies have shown that fennel helps reduce blood sugar levels and insulin resistance in people with diabetes./.

According to VOV