What To Do With Dill Seed

I just cleared out a bunch of arugula plants from June and noticed the dill is going to seed. The plant is very large and so there will be a good harvest. I will probably harvest dill weed while I'm at it. What shall I do with all the abundance?

Dill, in the carrot family Apiaceae along with parsley, asafoetida, fennel and queen anne's lace (wild carrot) is carminative - helps relieve gas. These are known as being aromatic plants with hollow stems. Somehow this information makes dill pickling seem that much more cool. This wikipedia entry offers many recipe ideas for using dill among different cultures. I must try making Holy Ghost Soup soon, some kind of vegan version.

I like this website's little bits of anecdote. Dill pillows were placed in cribs to lull babies. A pouch of dill worn could lull one's heart and clear the mind. The plant outside our fence functions to protect our slumhouse, of course. According to herb-magic.com, if I soak the seeds for 3 days then take a dill bath with them I will improve the state of my love affairs. Hmmm...

In addition to being carminative, dill seed is said to be mildly antibacterial due to its volatile oils, and is compared to garlic. I do not believe I've seen dill seed essential oil sold in stores though. Dill seeds also contain antioxidant compounds, calcium and iron. A good plant source of iron is important to know. Here is more information about iron for vegan diets. Plenty of necessity in this plant.