Dill is a plant of the carrot family. It grows to a height of three or four feet. Dill is often used as a flavoring in foods, especially in sauces, and in making dill pickles. The same chemicals that keep pickles fresh also act as a digestive tonic. - Dill is a native plant of Europe and Asia. It has been tried for thousands of years, and is mentioned in the Bible, where it is called anise. In years gone by, people used it in making charms, which they thought would protect them from witches and