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Dill

Anethum graveolens

Bed: "Herbs"

Toxicity:

Longevity: unknown

History

Is an ancient, Egyptian, medicinal plant, which came to Southern Europe ca. 300 BC. From there it was carried by monks to Central and Northern Europe. The plant was believed to be effective in exorcising demons and other evil and also against flatus. The authors of old medical books warn against excessive use of dill, since it “makes one incapable and uninterested in nature’s mating game”.