Anethum graveolens

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Anethum graveolens L.

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Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

  • Dill
  • shamir
  • shevet reikhani
  • שֶׁבֶת רֵיחָנִי
  • שָׁמִיר
  • `ain jaradeh عين جرادة
  • al-'ishba al-halaliya العشبة الهلالية
  • hulwa حلوة
  • shabnat شبنت
  • shibitt شبت
  • shibt سبت

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Anethum graveolens L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/
Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Severe diarrhea

 Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

Cook plant + rice + ground almonds + 1 spoon oil + water + salt. (Admin. not specified.)

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Stomach acidity

 Antacid

Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x2/day until recovery.

 Seed B
Opthalmic

Eye antiseptic

 Anti-septic

1. Crush dried plant into powder & apply to eye x2/day.
2. Use plant juice as eye drops x2/day.

 Aerial parts Z
Respiratory

Influenza

 Anti-Infective

Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x2/day until recovery.

 Seed B

Notes

Cautions

Anethum graveolens may lower blood sugar & thyroid hormones.Topically can cause skin photosensitivity.

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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/