Dill Seed Oil is steam distilled from the crushed, dried, mature fruit of Anethum Graveolens.Dill seed essential oil is obtained from Anethum sowa which is popular known as Indian Dill. Being from Umbelliferae family, it is closely related with Graveolens, commonly termed as Peucedanum graveolens and Fructus anethi. Originally from South West Asia, it is a biennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter or 3 feet. It carries green feathery leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers that are followed by tiny compressed seeds.
It derives its botanical name Greeks and Romans, who called it “Anethon. Its common names come from the Anglo-Saxon ‘dylle’ or ‘dylla’, which later changed to dill. The meaning of the word is ‘to lull’ – referring to its soothing properties. The Eucalyptus oil is actually extracted from the fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs of the flower.
Apperance:- pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Odor:- Sweet herbal woody spicy
Specific Gravity:- 0.88000 to 0.91000 @ 25.00 degree C.
Refractive Index:- 1.47700 to 1.48400 @ 20.00 degree C.
Optical Rotation:- +84.00 to +95.00
Acid Value:- 0.66, 1.5
Solubility:- alcohol , water, 367.1 mg/L @ 25 degree C (est)
Extraction:- Dill Seed Oil/Dill Oil/Dill Seed Oils is extracted from the seeds or leaves/stems from the process of steam distillation.
Composition:- Dill Seed Oil/Dill Oil is made of Chemical Composition like d-carvone, dillapiol, dhc, eugenol, limonene, terpinene and myristicin.
Uses & Benefits:-
Safety Precautions:-
Avoid during pregnancy.
Therapeutic Properties:-
The Therapeutic Properties of this oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.