Dill herb is renowned for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. However, adverse reaction between immune system and substances in the herb may result in dill allergy symptoms, which leads to mild to severe conditions.
Study carried in May, 2000 show that ingredients in dill herb can trigger IgE antibody reaction. People hypersensitive to allergy rhinitis, may show throat swelling, tongue swelling, vomiting, diarrhea and hives.
Allergic reaction triggers when irritants residing in food are ingested into the body, the immune system in hypersensitive people releases IgE antibodies to combat these foreign substances. Antibodies when detect allergens for second time, they signal to release histamine. Thus, the chemical reaction takes place leading to different allergic symptoms.
Signs of all food allergies are almost identical and they all can be treated by avoiding the irritant.
Dill Allergy Symptoms
As mentioned, signs of dill range from mild to severe symptoms.
- Oral pruritus
- Sneezing
- Pale nasal turbinates
- Swelling of tongue and throat
- Chapped lips
- Skin rashes and bumps
- Itching
- Contact dermatitis
- Hives
- Asthma
- Gastroenteritis
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anaphylaxis
In rare cases allergic symptoms result in life-threatening conditions.
People who experienced mild to severe signs of allergy after ingesting or inhaling dill herb must consult allergist for diagnosis. Skin prick test will be carried out to determine the positives of IgE antibodies.
Foods that include dill leaves or seeds can trigger allergy. Reports show that just by inhaling its pungent smell mild symptoms of allergy can be triggered.
Dill is an herb and spice prominently used for culinary purposes. Dry leaves of dill and its seeds are used for medicinal purposes. Leaves are added to popular dishes just before the cooking complete, because of its evanescent flavor. Dill seeds are used in sauces as herbal vinegar. Finely grounded leaves and seeds of dill are garnished over dishes, stews and soups. Essential oil extracted from dill has medicinal and flavoring properties.
Because of these enormous benefits many food restaurants include dill herb. You must check that your dish or soup is free from such allergens. For severe dill allergy symptoms carry injection prescribed by physician.