(Anethum graveolens)
Height: 60-90cm
It is a member of the Parsley family.
How to grow:
Sow seeds on the surface of soil and cover lightly with soil. Dill is easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a well drained soil. They will do well in average soils, and tolerate dry soil conditions. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season. Medicinal Applications: Dill tea is popular for controlling flatulence. Make the tea by adding 1-2 teaspoons of dried seeds to boiling water. Let it steep for several minutes. Chewing a few Dill seeds will freshen your breath. Dill has also been used for colic in children.
多年或一年生草本，高60-90厘米
原为生长於印度的植物，外表看起来像茴香，开著黄色小花，结出小型果实，自地中海沿岸传至欧洲各国。莳萝属欧芹科，叶片鲜绿色，呈羽毛状，种子呈细小圆扁平状，味道辛香甘甜，多用作食油调味，有促进消化之效用。可作小茴香的代用品。
宜食：适宜小肠疝气痛，寒气腹痛，胃寒恶心呃逆呕吐之人食用；适宜睾丸肿痛偏坠，睾丸鞘膜积液之人食用；适宜孕妇产后乳汁缺乏者食用；适宜女子月经期间小腹冷痛时食用；适宜肾虚腰痛，转侧不能，嗜卧疲弱，或小便夜多者食用。宜作为调味品食用，可以芳香开胃，增进食欲。
忌食：发热之人或有内火者，以及阴虚之人忌食；干燥综合征，结核病，糖尿病，更年期综合征等阴虚内热者忌食。