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'Tis very like Fennel, yet it differs from it in many things: The Root is an∣nual; the Stalk is less, and and lower, for it is rare∣ly three Foot high; the Leaves are lighter colour'd, and smell stronger, and not so pleasant; the Seed is
broader, of an acrid Taste, and not so pleasant as that of Fennel; the Tufts of Flowers are yellow, but not so large. It grows in Gardens, and springs year∣ly from its Seed: But it grows no where sponta∣neously in England, as I know of.
The Herb, but especial∣ly the Seed, digests, dis∣cusses and ripens Tumours, increases Milk, disposes to Sleep, lessens Venery, cures Vomiting, and the Hic∣kops. 'Tis said to be of∣fensive to the Eyes; which seems strange to me, for that it is very like Fennel, both in Quality, and out∣ward Appearance; and it expels also Wind: And Fennel is allow'd by all to be good for the Eyes. The tender Tops, and the Root, when fresh, provoke Urine, and so very good for those that are afflicted with the Stone.
Our People are wont to put the Seeds and Leaves into Pickle of Cucumbers, to better the Taste and Smell, and to correct the Coldness. Take of the Oyl of the Seeds of Dill four Drops, of Oyl of Almonds half an Ounce; mingle them for a Draught. This is excellent for the Hic∣kops, when they proceed from a cold Cause.