Sathakuppai which is also called Dill, garden Dill, Dill weed and Dilly is a plant that possesses a number of medicinal properties. It is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant (depending on the region it grows in). The scientific name of Sathakuppai is Anethum Sowa. It is a small plant that grows up to a height of 40-60 cm and belongs to the celery family. The seeds of this plant are widely used in the form of a spice while the leaves are used as condiment for seasoning and flavoring different types of foods. In traditional medicine system, it is used for the treatment of impaired digestion, colic and digestive troubles. The plant has been mentioned in ancient Ayurveda as Shatpushpa. The paste of this plant in combination with milk, castor seeds and flax seeds can be used for joint swellings and rheumatic arthritis. Nutrition Facts Sathakuppai has a massive nutritional content of vitamins, minerals and organic compounds. Monoterpenes like limonene, carvone and anaethofuran are found in abundance. It also has a good store of flavonoids like vicenin and kaempferol. Vitamin A, vitramin C, folate, iron and manganese are also present in this herb. Medicinal Properties of Sathakuppai Sathakuppai is a herb that is packed with some of the best and the most effective medicinal properties. It helps in healing a number of health problems and they are as follows: Cardio depressant Antispasmodic Antiseptic Carminative Antibacterial Diuretic Digestive, blood pressure lowering Laxative Breast milk stimulating
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