Dill leaf, Hydrolate (Anethum graveolens) - OFLORALE

Dill: An aromatic plant with multiple properties

Used since ancient times, dill is an aromatic plant whose leaves are used in cooking and natural medicine. Rich in flavonoids and essential oils, it is known for its beneficial effect on digestion and for its soothing properties.

Dill: A digestive and soothing ally
Dill, with its aniseed and slightly bitter taste, is a versatile plant. In the form of hydrosol, it retains its digestive benefits while bringing a feeling of lightness and freshness to the skin. Its soothing properties make it an excellent hydrosol to use on a daily basis.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Anethum graveolens
• Part used: Leaves
• Other names: False anise, bastard fennel
• Names in other languages: Dill (English), Dillkraut (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional culture
• Place of production: France
• INCI designation: Anethum Graveolens Leaf Water

Benefits of dill hydrosol

• In cosmetics: Dill hydrosol is ideal for refreshing and soothing the skin. It can be used as a tonic for tired skin or as an ingredient in purifying masks.
• For health: Dill hydrosol is known for its digestive properties. It helps to calm digestive discomfort and can be used after a meal to soothe bloating.
• In food: This hydrosol can be added to your culinary preparations to bring a light and fragrant aniseed touch to your dishes and drinks.
• Emotional Well-being and Chakra: Dill is associated with the throat chakra, promoting communication and self-expression.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Refreshing toner: Apply dill hydrosol to a cotton pad morning and evening to refresh and revitalize dull, tired skin.
• Purifying mask: Mix the hydrosol with white clay for a purifying and soothing mask, suitable for sensitive skin.

For health:

• Light digestion: Dilute a tablespoon of hydrosol in a glass of water after a meal to soothe stomach aches and aid digestion.
• Bloating: Use dill hydrosol internally to relieve bloating and promote harmonious digestion.

In the kitchen:

• Sauces and dressings: Add a few drops of dill hydrosol to your sauces and dressings to add a subtle aromatic touch.
• Drinks and cocktails: Flavor your cold drinks or cocktails with a touch of hydrosol for an aniseed and refreshing note.

Emotional well-being

• Diffusion to soothe: Diffuse the hydrosol in the room to calm the atmosphere and promote better communication.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few spoonfuls of hydrosol to your bath water for a moment of complete relaxation and unwinding.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Paul Ferris's Practical Treatise on Medicinal Plants : A reference work on medicinal plants, detailing their uses and benefits.
• Aromatherapy for all by Danièle Festy: An accessible guide to discovering and understanding the benefits of essential oils and hydrosols.
• Aromatic and medicinal herbs by Patrice de Bonneval: A complete book on aromatic herbs, their properties and their uses in cooking and natural medicine.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.