2. Soothe Insomnia
Insomnia describes a mental illness where the patient deals with severe sleep deprivation. Most cases of insomnia occur due to a hormonal imbalance where the affected individual starts producing too much cortisol – and adrenaline-like hormone secreted by the adrenal glands above the kidneys.
The additional cortisol induces the “fight-or-flight” response, where the patient’s senses remain on alert, even when they’re supposed to be sleeping. The results of sleep deprivation from insomnia are devastating for anyone afflicted by the disorder.
Patients may find that they feel exhausted during the day but toss and turn all night – unable to get any sleep. In some cases, the patient may feel like they’re drifting in and out of sleep – but they never enter a deep REM state.
Dill has stimulating, yet sedative characteristics when consumed as an herbal tonic. The essential oil provides a hypnotic effect that pacifies people with insomnia, helping them fall asleep.