Dill Essential Oil*

*This oil is produced from unsprayed crops - meaning that it is organically grown but not certified. This commonly known plant has a long history as a lovely remedy for health challenges.  Its warm, spicy, yet fresh aroma dates back to ancient times.  The Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical document from 1550 B.C., mentions Dill as an herb of medicinal value that aids in boosting immunities during times of seasonal illness.  Details Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens Plant Origin: India Extraction Method: Steam distilled from whole plant  (organically grown but not certified) Shelf Life: 2 years, refrigeration will extend shelf life Store: Upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight Maximum Adult Topical Dilution: 6% Selah oil blends that contain Dill essential oil:  Selah Kids: Tummy Troubles, Jr. Blend  Uses Click here to see our Health Issues Reference Guide for information on which oils may help with specific needs. Dill may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following: Allergies - Food Allergies - Seasonal Allergies - Hay Fever Gas, Flatulence Liver - Detox Support Respiratory Infection Please see our Health Issues Reference Guide for detailed essential oil remedies for the above-listed issues/topics. Research Dill helps with indigestion when you add 1 drop to your glass of water (4. p. 133).    Therapeutic Properties antiputrescent - acts against the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria antispasmodic - prevents and eases spasms, convulsions, or cramps calmative - a sedative or mild tranquilizer carminative - expels gas (flatulence), easing abdominal pain and bloating cholagogue - stimulates the secretion and flow of bile into the duodenum decongestant - reduces congestion such as mucus depurative - purifies the system, particularly the blood digestive - promotes or aids digestion hepatic - relating to the liver, tones and aids its function sedative - soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress, or irritation Click here for a printable PDF chart of the Therapeutic Uses and Properties of Essential Oils. For more information about Dill essential oil click here. Applications Topical: Apply diluted to affected area as desired. Ok for children 2+ with proper dilution. Pregnancy safe with extra dilution. Click here for the essential oils dilution chart. Maximum Adult Topical Dilution: 6% Inhalation: Diffuse or inhale directly. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA Internal:   Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate. However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (Schnaubelt 96). All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. Cautions All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.  If this oil has oxidized, avoid using it. Avoid oxidation by storing in cool, dark place. Use with caution if susceptible to epilepsy. If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes. Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. GC/MS Key Constituents: carvone 49.47% d-limonene 24.59% a-phellandrene 15.34% dill ether 4.65% b-phellandrene 1.79% dihydrocarvone (Z) 0.39% dihydrocarvone (E) 0.88% References Worwood, Valerie.  The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Novato: New World Library. Revised 2016. Print. Worwood, Valerie.  Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child. Novato: New World Library. 2000. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Advanced Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1998. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils.  Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 2011. Print. Schnaubelt, Kurt, Ph. D. Medical Aromatherapy. Rochester: Healing Arts Press. 1999. Print. Price, Shirley. Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. New York: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. Fourth edition, 2012. Print. Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. 2014. 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