Dill

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Dill is an herb

The part of the plant used is the flowers, seeds, and leaves.

Interesting Facts
 * In the Middle Ages dill was used as a protection against witchcraft
 * Dill in mentioned in the bible as a mean of payment
 * It takes more than 10,oo dill seeds to make an ounce
 * An essential oil onbained from the fruit and leaves of the dill plant isnt used only for pickles but also in chewing gum and candy
 * One tablespoon of dill seeds contain more calcium than a cup of milk

Belief in Greece
In Grrece people hung dry dill seeds in their home, over doorwats, and above cradles to symbolize love and provide protection against witchcraft. Also, dill was used as a love potion ingredient. Greeks thought dill to be a sighn of wealth. Today, popple in Greece put dill in jars around their home to keep eveil out.

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