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Top 5 health benefits of dill or sowa seeds

Dill seeds also known as sowa in Hindi, is a herb that not only adds flavour to your food but also helps keep you healthy. A special ingredient among Indian curries, dill seeds are mainly used for t

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: October 29, 2014 10:46 am
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dill seeds

Dill seeds also known as sowa in Hindi, is a herb that not only adds flavour to your food but also helps keep you healthy. A special ingredient among Indian curries, dill seeds are mainly used for the tangy and appetizing flavour they add to foods. Used from leaves to seeds, this plant does immense good for your body, right from  regularising your digestive system to enhancing your immunity and controlling blood pressure. Here are the 7 health benefits of dill seeds. Also Read - Have blackcurrants daily to control your diabetes: A few interesting ways of adding it to your diet

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Dill acts as a laxative and improves the functioning of your digestive system, cleansing your bowels and improving its functioning. It secretes juices that help improve the digestion of heavy foods, helping the body absorb nutrients easily.Apart from that , the oil of dill smoothens the intestines ensuring no pain while passing stools. Also Read - Can eating applesauce protect against chronic disease?

Ensures you sleep well

Insomnia is a common ailment amongst people these days, but dill seeds can help beat that problem, ensuring you have a good night’s sleep. Packed with enzymes and vitamins like vitamin B, dill acts as a sedative, relaxing the body and helping in sleep.

Strengthens your bones

Dill has a good proportion of calcium in it, which is a must to avoid brittle bones especially among those suffering with osteoporosis. It also helps hasten the healing process of bones and is therefore is a great substitute for milk.

Diarrhoea:

Dill seeds are packed with flavonoids and monoterpenes that act as very potent anti bacterial agents; coupled with its digestive properties, dill seeds are a great remedy for an upset stomach. It not only helps get rid of the infection, but also aids in restoring the functioning of your digestive tract and strengthens your immune system.

Beats bad breath

Due to its carmative properties, dill seeds are also great at beating bad breath. Not only does it help change the smell of your breath but also helps better your digestion, beating bad breath from the root.

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Published : October 27, 2014 7:43 pm | Updated:October 29, 2014 10:46 am
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