Sanskrit: Shathapuzhpa, Shathahwa, Madura, Krishna jeera.
Hindi: Sowasabji
Malayalam: Chadakuppa ചതകുപ്പ
Dill belongs to the celery family, an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall, leaves are small, pale green, thread like, size to 10 to 20 cm long. Flowers are white or pale yellow, in small umbels, up to 9 cm in diameter. Stems are hollow, slender, and alternately arranged. The seeds are 4 to 5 mm long.
Useful plant parts:
Seed
Medicinal uses:
To treat Vata, Kapha disorders, digestive problems, and flatulence in children, relieves intestinal spasms, relieves period pains, Breast milk enhancement, and prevents colic.
Chemical content:
Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid and Folate.
Medicinal Properties:
Antihalitosis, Aromatic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Carminative, Diuretic, Galactogogue.
How to prepare medicines:
Chukkumthippalyadi choornam Grihadhoomadi choornam DasamoolarishtamDhanwanthararishtam |
Sahacharadi Kuzhambu | Maha Laxadi TailmMahanarayan thaialam |
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