Anethum sowa is the scientific name of dill and belongs to the Umbelliferae family. The leaves and seed of the dill plant are popularly used as a spice by the Eurasian countries. In India it is otherwise known as Soa/Soya. The dill plant has numerous health benefits such as helps in digestion, stimulates menstruation, strengthening of bones, dental care etc. It is also used widely by the culinary world. India leads in the production of dill seeds and it's related products.
