Specialists are allowed to use this garden crop to nursing mothers. Greens in the content of vitamin C surpass even lemons. Also worth noting is the high amount of vitamin A, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, many other trace elements. Dill has such useful properties:
- has a diuretic effect;
- improves digestion;
- has bactericidal, wound-healing effect;
- positively affects the metabolism;
- helps to normalize blood circulation;
- facilitates the departure of phlegm.
Seeds of dill with breastfeeding
Not only does the green part of the plant differ in its properties. In pharmacies sold dill water, which young mothers appreciate for their ability to improve lactation. The product is made from fennel oil, but for cooking at home, the mother can use dill seeds.
It is very easy to make such water. To do this, pour 1 tbsp. l. chopped seeds with hot water (1 glass), the product should be infused for 2 hours.
Also, with breastfeeding, you can prepare a decoction of chopped dill seeds, anise, fennel, fenugreek. A glass of boiling water is steamed this mixture (1 tbsp.) For half an hour. Such teas are usually drunk twice a day for about half a glass. You can prepare a decoction of fresh herbs. It is also believed that if the mother uses dill water, then the baby will be less concerned about colic.
It is useful for young mothers to remember the contraindications that dill has. Substances that make up the plant expand the walls of the vessels, which can be dangerous for those suffering from hypotension. If a woman has low blood pressure, she will have to stop using dill.
If the mother has a tendency to allergies or gallbladder disease, then she should be cautious about using this plant. In other cases it is believed that fresh dill with breastfeeding can be eaten already on the 10th day after childbirth.