Dill Tea, The Natural Antacid

Dill tea made from crushed dill seed.

Dill has been used for centuries as a digestive aid, in part because it helps reduce the production of stomach acid. This makes it a natural antacid, and one without the potentially negative additives and side effects found in some over the counter and prescription preparations. 

Dill tea is easy to make, and can provide quick relief. Since dill is also known to help reduce stress, it's a two for one solution in a cup.

Dill Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon crushed dill seed
•  1-1/2 cups boiling water
• You may add a sweetener, but use caution with honey.  Although honey is considered safe to treat acid stomach, it still has a relatively low pH at 3.2 to 4.5.

Dill Tea Directions:

1. Pour boiling water over crushed dill seed and let steep for 10 minutes. 
2. Strain and drink slowly. 
3. This tea can be consumed twice daily.

Once you realize how beneficial dill can be, you may want to use it in other recipes or even grow it yourself.  Either way, enjoy exploring the wondrous world of herbs.

Learn more about dill:

Dill Vinegar Recipe - Deliciously Dill-y

Caring for Dill From Seed to Harvest

Herb Hummus with Dill

Dill Cultivars - Types, Planting, Care and Harvest 

Note: Please, do not attempt to treat medical problems without consulting a medical professional. Herbs, even those you used in cooking, can be potentially harmful if ingested often or in high concentrations. They can also interact with other medications, like over the counter preparations and prescription drugs, by amplifying, weakening or changing their effects.