The instructions for oral use are simple, but require careful dilution.
After a rich and heavy meal, essential oils can provide a real boost for better digestion. We know the essentials: that of Peppermint, famous for its rapid antispasmodic and anti-nausea action, and that of Lemon, an excellent liver tonic which helps to stimulate the liver and facilitate the digestion of fats. Another essential oil, less known and more discreet in medicine cabinets, would also be very effective.
“It is a real aid to digestion, ideal in the treatment of intestinal spasms and bloating“, indicates Philippe Banel, aromatherapist. This essential oil is traditionally recognized for its carminative properties (which facilitate the expulsion of gas) and antispasmodic properties, acting directly on discomfort in the digestive tract.
The instructions for using Dill essential oil (the famous anti-bloating oil) orally are simple, but require careful dilution. To support slow digestion after a hearty meal: pour a drop of this essential oil into a teaspoon of olive oil or honey, put in the mouth and swallow, recommends the expert in the “Grand guide to essential oils, hydrosols and vegetable oils” (ed. De Boeck Supérieur). “This gesture must remain punctual and reserved for the days after a hearty meal.“, the aromatherapist would like to point out.
It can also be taken just after a heavy meal, but in this case it is preferable to use it in combination with another essential oil such as Star Anise, Angelica or Tropical Basil to increase the effects on digestion. Mix 1 drop of Dill EO (Anethum graveolens) with 1 drop of the associated EO (for example, Tropical Basil) in the same teaspoon of vegetable oil or honey. The objective is to provide digestive support quickly, as soon as the digestion process begins to slow down and the first signs of discomfort (heaviness, bloating) set in.
Although they are natural products, essential oils should not be taken randomly and by everyone. That of Dill is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children under 7 years old. It is also not recommended for people suffering from epilepsy or sensitivity to dillapiol (one of its compounds). Like all essential oils, Dill should never be used pure on the skin or mucous membranes. Note that we sometimes find Dill EO in flavored salt mixtures, particularly those intended to accompany: fish (salmon, trout), vegetables (cucumber, potatoes) or Scandinavian-style sauces. In this case, the quantity of EO is very low, which is not enough to provide effects on digestion.
