🌿 Dill

{"conditions_treated": ["Infant colic and gas (the classic 'gripe water' ingredient \u2014 dill water)", "Adult digestive issues (gas, bloating, indigestion, stomach cramps)", "Insomnia (mild sedative \u2014 especially the seeds)", "Hiccups (traditional remedy)", "Bad breath (antimicrobial; chewed seeds)", "Breastfeeding issues (galactagogue \u2014 promotes milk flow)", "Menstrual cramps (antispasmodic)", "Respiratory congestion (mild expectorant)"], "preparation_methods": ["Dill water (gripe water): 1 tsp crushed dill seeds steeped in 1 cup boiling water; strain; give 1-2 tsp to infants for colic (must be properly diluted)", "Dill tea for adults: 1-2 tsp seeds or fresh herb steeped 10 min for digestive relief", "Chewing seeds: Chew 1 tsp dill seeds for bad breath and digestive aid after meals", "Tincture: 1:5 in 40% alcohol; 2-4ml for digestive spasms", "Poultice: Crushed fresh herb applied to swollen breasts (mastitis)", "Infused oil: Dill in olive oil for abdominal massage (colic, gas)"], "active_compounds": ["Carvone", "Limonene", "Apiol", "Flavonoids", "Furanocoumarins"], "toxicity_warnings": "Generally very safe. Dill seed oil is potent \u2014 use diluted. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy (apiol can stimulate uterine contractions). Large doses of dill water may be too strong for infants \u2014 stick to traditional dilutions. Photosensitizing in large amounts."}