Herbs in Witchcraft - Dill

Dill is a beautifully delicate, fragrant herb that brings lush, sunny vibes to your kitchen witchcraft. Let's explore the healing and magical properties of this vibrant herb to make our lives more awesome.

Dill makes me think of summertime and the sea and a fresh Nordic breeze. It's delicate leaves are soft and tender with an aroma that wakes me up and makes me excited for what comes next.

So while I love to use dill as a flavoring in things like eggs or potato salad, it's not something I think to use straight away in witchcraft. But it definitely has its own powerful energy. Let's explore how we can make use of this delicate herb in our witchcraft practice.

Healing Properties of Dill

Traditionally, dill has been used to treat digestive issues, bad breath, and other ailments. It was most commonly used to relieve gas and was also used as a remedy for colic. You might also find this herb in historical remedies to aid in breastfeeding or to treat headaches or boils.

For such a delicate herb, it packs in a lot of nutrients, including vitamins C and A and manganese. It can help in boosting the immune system, supporting wound healing, maintaining brain and nervous system function. Of course, you'd have to eat quite a lot of it to see marked benefits from the herb alone.

While dill is generally safe to consume as a culinary herb, you should always consult a professional before beginning any herbal treatments.

Magical & Spiritual Properties of Dill

In the middle ages, dill was one of those herbs that was often used in spells to ward off witches. It always makes me laugh to see people doing magick to stop magick. Ruled by Mercury, it can be used in spells to strengthen mental ability and clear the mind. Its elements are air and fire.

Modern witches use dill to attract good fortune, tranquility, prosperity, passion, and protection. You can also use it to cleanse your sacred space.

Dill is an herb commonly used to celebrate Beltane and Litha.

Witchcraft Uses

As always, you are limited only by your imagination when it comes to how you use dill in your witchcraft practice. Here are some ideas to get you started.

• Place a bunch of dill over your door to protect your home from people with harmful intentions.
• Mix dried dill with salt and sprinkle it around your space to create a protective barrier from other people's energy.
• Steep the seeds in wine to make a love potion.
• Add leaves to a spell jar or charm bag for prosperity.
• Create a wreath with this and other herbs to decorate your altar at Beltane or Litha.
• Grind the dried herb into a powder for dressing candles.
• Plant dill in your garden for peace and good luck.

Recipes for the Kitchen Witch

While you can use dill seeds in pickling applications, I mainly use the leaves, fresh when I can get them and dry when I can't, to bring their grassy summer flavors to dishes that need a bit of brightening. Here are a few recipes to help you begin to use this herb in your kitchen witchcraft.

• Dill Potato Salad
• Cheddar & Dill Popovers
• Bacon & Egg Salad Sandwich
• Grilled Potato Foil Packets with Lemon & Dill Creme Fraiche
• Turkish Eggs

I hope you'll consider using dill in your next spell or recipe. It's bound to bring the good vibes. Let me know in the comments below how you like to work with this herb.

Sources:

• Botanical.com
• Health Line
• Herbalism Roots
• The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander
• The Heart Witch's Compendium by Anna Franklin
• The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes