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Anethum graveolens Linn.

Anethum graveolens Linn.

Anethum graveolens Linn. is also known as Peucedanum graveolens , Peucedanum graveolens (L.) Benth. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Bazr Kharefs, Shabbat.

The English name for this herb is Dill.

The Urdu names for this herb are Soa, Soya, Soye.

Warning: Long term use in people with warm temperament may cause debilitating effects on sexual, optic, renal and cephalic organs.Plant may be a photosensitizer or cause dermatitis as with oil of fennel,in vivo. (Amination of dill oil can result in a series of three dangerous hallucinogenic amphetamines).

Description

Anethum graveolens Linn. is a herb, 1-3 ft long, green in color.

Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Fruit. Its fruits are longer than those of the European species and their dorsal ridges are yellow in color.

Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Leaves. Pinnately divided.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Anethum graveolens Linn. are Anti-colic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Purgative, Resolvent, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vulnerary.

Indications

The indications of Anethum graveolens Linn. are Fever, Abdominal Pain, Colic, Flatulence, Ulcers, Hiccup, Uterine Pain, Kidney Troubles.

The indication of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Leaves is Abscesses.

The indications of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Seeds are Joint Pains, Stomach Troubles, Inflammations, Rheumatic Swellings, Dysentery.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Anethum graveolens Linn. are 3rd order, warm and dry, 2nd order warm , 1st order, dry .

The temperament of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Seeds is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb2.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Seeds0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Anethum graveolens Linn. is used in the preparation of Ghutti, Jawarish Amla Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Jawarish Zar'uni , Jawarish Zar'uni Sada, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Nankhwah Mushki, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Sohag Sonth.

Substitutes

The substitute of Anethum graveolens Linn. is [Commonly available.In case of non-availability dried or moist form serve the purpose.].

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Anethum graveolens Linn. are Alpha-Phellandrene, Anethole.

The active constituents of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Leaves are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium.

The active constituents of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Oil are Anethine, Anethole, Apiol, Carvone, D-Limonene, Myristicin, Phellandrine.

The active constituents of Anethum graveolens Linn.'s Seeds are Coumarins, Essential Oil, Glycosides, Limonene, Phellandrine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Anethum graveolens Linn. are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Eugenia aromatica Bail, Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by adding lemon juice and sugar in water.], Apis mellifera L. (Honey), Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle (Juice).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Anethum graveolens Linn.. (work in progress)