Anethum graveolens (Dill) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Anethum graveolens (Dill, Aneth) — family Apiacées.

Scientific synonyms : Pastinaca Anethum-Spreng, Peucedanum graveolens-Benth, Selinum Anethum-Roth..

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL and French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 17 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 114 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Important — scientific references on this public page: only a short excerpt of each cited source is shown (selected abstract sentences), kept in the original language of the publication (most often English), without translation. These excerpts are not the full article text and are not a complete bibliography. The full reference records and complete monographic detail are available in the Lapo v2 application (free 30-day trial).

1. 1

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   Plant part used: Seed.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Mishra N (2013)

     Excerpt The present study investigates the hypoglycemic and haematopoietic potential of the seed extracts of Anethum graveolens. Materials & Methods: Control and alloxan-induced diabetic mice were orally treated once in a day with aqueous & ethanol extracts for the period of 15 days & the effect of both extracts on body weight, organ weight & blood glucose level were determined.

   • According to MUDASSIR (2011)

     Excerpt The objective of the present study was to investigate the glucose tolerance & hypoglycemic activity along with the phytochemical constituents of ethanolic seed extract (ESEt) of Anethum graveolens in different groups of male rabbits (4/group). Graveolens (10-500 mg/kg) were hypoglycemic but at higher doses (1000-3000 mg/kg), it produced itching along with hypoglycemia.

   • According to Nargol A (2000)

     Excerpt In addition to diabetes induction just like DCG, the treated diabetic control group (TDCG) rats were dosed with 300 mg/kgBW hydroalcoholic A graveolens extract. In diabetic control group (DCG), diabetes was induced using Alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 120 mg/kgBW.

   • According to Author (2008)

     Excerpt wt/d.) for last 15 days a decrease in the concentration of both serum glucose and insulin was observed, indicating the potential of the plant extract in the regulation of corticosteroid-induced diabetes. (dill) leaf extract in the regulation of corticosteroid-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in female rats.

   • According to Goodarzi TM (2016)

     Excerpt There is evidence that Anethum graveolens has been used for centuries in Asian traditional medicine, & its constituents have useful effects on the control & management of diabetes & cardiovascular disorders. AG has many useful effects, including hypolipidemic & hypoglycemic effects, & it has been reported to reduce the incidence of diabetic complications.

2. 2

   Bacterial infection: Aeromonas hydrophila, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, B. cereus, Micrococcus luteus

   Plant part used: Seed.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Jana S (2010)

     Excerpt The antimicrobial potential of the aqueous & ethanolic extracts of seeds, leaves, roots, callus & in vitro regenerated plantlets leave of Anethum graveolens have been evaluated against important bacterial strains, Escherichia coli HB101 (MTCC-82), Bacillus subtilis (MTCC-441), Bacillus cereus (MTCC-1306), Micrococcus luteus (MTCC-2452). The antimicrobial activity was determined in aqueous & ethanol extracts using both agar disc diffusion and agar well diffusion method.

   • According to Singh G (2001)

     Excerpt The essential oils extracted from the seeds of seven spices, Anethum graveolens, Carum capticum, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Foeniculum vulgare, Pimpinella anisum & Seseli indicum have been studied for antibacterial activity against eight pathogenic bacteria, causing infections in the human body.

   • According to Singh G (2001)

     Excerpt The essential oils extracted from the seeds of seven spices, Anethum graveolens, Carum capticum, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Foeniculum vulgare, Pimpinella anisum & Seseli indicum have been studied for antibacterial activity against eight pathogenic bacteria, causing infections in the human body.

   • According to Eleiwa NZ (2014)

     Excerpt The objective of the present study was to evaluate the use of essential oil of dill (Anethum graveolens L.) as antifungal agent (in vivo) in food preservation. Thus, the essential oil of dill could be used to control food spoilage as a potential source of food preservative as well as it considered as an eco-friendly antifungal agent.

   • According to Orhan I.E (2012)

     Excerpt The essential oils obtained from Anethum graveolens, Foeniculum vulgare collected at fully-mature & flowering stages, Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata, Lavandula officinalis, Ocimum basilicum (green- & purple leaf varieties), Origanum onites, O. Most of the tested oils & compounds exhibited good antibacterial & antifungal effects.

3. 3

   Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism

   Plant part used: Seed.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

   Short excerpts only (not the full article). Full reference records are in the Lapo v2 application.

   • According to Valady A (2010)

     Excerpt There are many reports about anti-inflammatory effect of Anethum graveolens L. Objective: In this study, regarding the mentioned purposes, we have evaluated anti-inflammatory & antinociceptive effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of A.g seeds.

   • According to Naseri M (2012)

     Excerpt In this study we examined the effects of aerial organs’ extract & seed of a plant commonly used in Iranian traditional medicine named Dill on the inflammation caused by plantar injection of formalin in rats & compared them with Diclofenac-gel. Regarding the peak of inflammation on the 2nd day, it was indicated that the average inflammations in Formalin, Dill-Oil and Diclofenac-gel groups were 0.44 (SEM = 0.03), 0.15 (SEM = 0.04) & 0.36 (SEM = 0.08), respectively.

   • According to Rezaee-Asu M (2013)

     Excerpt These findings indicate that Anethum graveolens can reduce inflammatory pain, probably by inhibiting inflammatory mediators. graveolens extracts in popular folk medicine, but further studies are necessary to elucidate the mechanism of its analgesic actions.

   • According to Kim Y J (2012)

     Excerpt Kim Y J et al, Anethum graveolens flower extracts inhibited a lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response by blocking iNOS expression & NF-κB activity in macrophages.

   • According to Mishra N (2013)

     Excerpt The present study investigates the hypoglycemic and haematopoietic potential of the seed extracts of Anethum graveolens. Conclusion: The result suggests an anti-diabetic property of the aqueous & ethanol extracts.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use, and the <strong>full scientific references</strong> (complete records, not only the short excerpts above) are available in the complete monographic record in the Lapo v2 application.