TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Dill

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TCM Nature: Warm

TCM Taste: Aromatic, sweet, pungent

TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney

Benefits:

·       Anti depressant

·       Analgesic

·       Drug detoxification

·       Disperses cold

·       Stimulates appetite

·       Relieves bloating and constipation

·       Relieves menstrual cramps

Spirituality:

Dill’s feathery foliage has long been a symbol of good luck.

In Rome, gladiators were fed with meals covered in dill to give them strength and courage.

Dill was often placed over the doorway or above a sleeping baby as a symbol of love and protection from curses.

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.