Anethum graveolens Dill (Umbelliferae)

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Anethum graveolens
Dill
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The Anethum graveolens plant species is found in W. Asia. Naturalized in Europe in the Mediterranean[100]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dill. Some home gardeners know the variety as Peucedanum graveolens.

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Latin Name:  Anethum graveolens
Common Name:  Dill
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Dill is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218]. There are also reports that dill can cause photosensitivity and or dermatitis in some people[218].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Fields, waste places etc in the Mediterranean[100].

Medicinal Information: Dill seeds are a common and very effective household remedy for a wide range of digestive problems. An infusion is especially efficacious in treating flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactogogue, stimulant and stomachic[4, 21, 46, 165]. It is also used in the form of an extracted essential oil[243]. Used in an infusion, or eating the seed whole, the essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic[254]. Chewing the seed improves bad breath[254]. Dill is also a useful addition to cough, cold and flu remedies, it can be used with antispasmodics such as Viburnum opulus to relieve period pains[254]. Dill will also help to increase the flow of milk in nursing mothers and will then be taken by the baby in the milk to help prevent colic[254].

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