Naming
"Dill" is a Germanic word whose origin is unknown.
Uses
In Arab countries, dill seed, called "ain jaradeh", is used as a spice in cold dishes such as "fattoush" and pickles. In Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, dill is called "shibint" and is used mostly in fish dishes. In Egypt, dillweed is commonly used to flavor cabbage dishes, including "mahshi koronb".In Israel, dill seed is used to spice in salads and also to flavor omelette alongside parsley.This section does not any. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and. "
In Anglo-Saxon England, as prescribed in "Leechdoms, Wortcunning, and Starcraft of Early England", dill was used in many traditional medicines, including those against jaundice, headache, boils, lack of appetite, stomach problems, nausea, liver problems, and many other ills. Dill seeds can also be used to prepare herbal tea.
In India the leaves of dill and other greens are used to prepare a variety of local dishes which are served as an accompaniment to rotis or chapatis.
In ancient Greece fragrance was made from the leaves of dill. Also, athletes used to spread essence of dill all over their body, as muscle toner.
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