Anethum graveolens

Anethum graveolens L.

Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Anethum graveolens L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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

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