4. Antioxidant Effects
Dill, dill weed, and dill essential oil all feature monoterpene effects from the presence of polyphenols. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants that give dill its green color and unique flavor. The terpene polyphenols in dill have an antioxidant effect that scavenges free radicals in your bloodstream.
Free radicals are the harmful particles produced by inflammation. These destructive particles bind to cells causing cell oxidation and death. In the case of a sunburn, the intense burn from the UV rays of the sun sparks the creation of free radicals which lead to the development of wrinkles.
The antioxidants in dill kill off these free radicals before they have the chance to do any damage. Add dill to your diet and use the essential oil in lotions and moisturizing creams to give your skin and system and a dose of antioxidants. The anti-inflammatory effects of dill are also excellent for digestive health, reducing systemic inflammation from carbohydrate consumption.