TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Dill
TCM Nature: Warm
TCM Taste: Aromatic, sweet, pungent
TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney
Benefits:
· 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.