What Do I Do With Dill Oil?

Dill oil is generally made by combining crushed dill seeds with oil and allowing it to infuse for several weeks. It's available at some health food stores, but making it yourself is easy and economical. The oil that results from soaking dill seeds is yellow in color and has a sweet scent. Dill oil has several uses, both medicinal and culinary. As with any herbal remedy, talk with your doctor before using dill oil to treat a health condition since interactions with medications is possible.

Instructions

Medicinal

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  Use dill oil to increase your milk supply. Add four ounces of dill oil to rice or soy milk and drink the combination. Always ask your doctor first since some substances can be passed to your nursing infant.

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  Put dill oil in your humidifier. Its scent has relaxing properties and may ease stress and tension. An alternative is to use dill oil in your bath or combine it with water in a spray bottle and use it as an air freshener. Use caution when spraying near furniture to prevent oil stains.

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  Use dill oil for wound healing. Look for a topical skin cream that contains it or add it to a salve that you place on a rash or abrasion. Dill isn't a common allergen, but some people may experience skin irritation. Discontinue use if this occurs.

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  Try dill oil to regulate your glucose. Research from Cairo University indicates that therapeutic-grade dill oil may lower glucose and insulin levels in diabetics. However, it should never replace traditional forms of treatment and its use should be discussed with your doctor. Use four ounces in soy milk or rice milk.

Culinary

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  Drizzle dill oil into salad dressings or marinades. Its flavor pairs well with cucumbers and salmon. It also works well in pasta salads. The flavor of dill oil is often strong, so start with a small amount and add more if needed.

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  Use dill oil in sauces and dips. Dill blends well with yogurt, making it a good addition to a dip for vegetables or pita chips or a yogurt sauce for lamb or fish.

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  Add dill oil to soup. Garnish vegetable soup with a drizzle of dill oil before serving. It will intensify the flavor of the soup with little effort. Potatoes and leeks mix well with the taste of dill oil.

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  Make pickles. Dill seeds are an important component of canning dill pickles. Add a small amount of dill oil to the jar to intensify the flavor of pickles. The flavor of dill oil is concentrated so a couple of drops is likely enough.