Dill (Suva) Seed Water After Meals
A half teaspoon of dill seeds steeped in hot water for a calm post-meal sip. For adults only; not in pregnancy without a doctor.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Suva, a cousin of fennel
Suva, or dill seed, is a cousin of saunf and ajwain, used in Indian kitchens and in the traditional mixtures given to ease gas after a meal. Its water has a mild, slightly sweet flavour. It is a comforting drink and not a treatment for indigestion, colic or any condition.
Lightly crush half a teaspoon of seeds, pour a cup of hot water over them and steep for ten minutes, then strain and sip warm after a meal. Use it for a few days at a time. Skip it in pregnancy without your doctor, and do not give it to babies or young children. Stop if you notice a rash or stomach upset.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon dill (suva) seeds
- 1 cup hot water
- A little jaggery (optional)
How to prepare
- Crush the seeds lightly.
- Pour hot water over, cover and steep for ten minutes, then strain.
How to use
- Sip warm after a meal.
- Use for a few days at a time.
Helpful habits
- Use fresh seeds with a sweet aroma.
- Do not boil for long.
Precautions
- Adults only; not in pregnancy without a doctor.
- Stop if you notice a rash or stomach upset.
- A drink, not a treatment for indigestion.
Frequently asked questions
Is dill the same as saunf?
- They are cousins with a similar aroma.
Can I give it to a baby?
- No. Ask a paediatrician about infant colic.
How often?
- A few days at a time.
