Description: Anethi is an annual herb of the parsley family. It has a distinctive but mild caraway-like flavour. A winter crop, dill requires a well-drained, sandy soil with full exposure to sunlight. The sub tropical and temperate regions of India, particularly the northern parts, produce high quality dill.
Colour: Pale yellow that darkens with age
Common Uses: An aromatic carminative. The hydrosol has been known to be used for relieving flatulence in infants. Also known as an expectorant with soothing effect. Dilates the vasa and said to lower the blood pressure in adults.
Consistency: Light
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Anise Star, Caraway, Celery Seed, Cade, Cardamom
Aromatic Scent: Fresh, sweet, herbaceous, slightly earthy. The essential oil has a characteristic odor, resembling that of caraway, and a sweet aromatic and subsequently pungent taste. It contains 43 to 63 % of carvone.
History: Also known as East Indian Dill, the essential oil finds extensive use in foods, beverages and medicines. Its essential oil constitutes an important flavoring for the pickles industry.
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