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Dill seed
Anethi fructus
Dillfrchte
Published October 15, 1987; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Anethi fructus, dill seed.
Composition of Drug
Dill seed consists of the dried fruit of Anethum graveolens L. s.l. [Fam. Apiaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains essential oil rich in carvone.
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Uses
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Dyspepsia.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- Seed, 3 g;
- essential oil, 0.1 - 0.3 g;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Whole seeds for teas and other galenical preparations for internal application.
Actions
Antispasmodic
Bacteriostatic
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