dill

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Classifications ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: sedative/hypnotics

Indications ⬆ ⬇

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

PO: GI, kidney, and urinary tract diseases
insomnia

Action ⬆ ⬇

Dill seed has antibacterial, sedative, and diuretic effects. Dill seed oil has spasmolytic effects on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic effects:

Improved sleep.
Relief of intestinal discomfort.

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	unknown	unknown	unknown

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Allergy to dill or allergy to carrot family plants, including asafoetida, caraway, celery, coriander and fennel;
.

Use Cautiously in:

OB: Pregnancy and lactation: avoid amounts greater than seasoning quantities.

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Derm: contact dermatitis

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

May ↑ lithium levels.

Natural-Natural Products:

None known.

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

PO (Adults ): Dried seeds: 1–4 g PO TID; Oil: 2–6 drops daily.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Bulk dried seeds: OTC
Dill oil: OTC

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Assess appetite, flatulence and bowel elimination before and during therapy.
Assess sleep patterns prior to and during therapy.

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

May be taken without regard for food.

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Inform patients that there are no approved uses for this herbal supplement.
Advise patient that dill contains a high sodium content and patients on a restricted sodium diet should not take this herbal supplement without consulting health care professional.
Warn patients that skin contact with this herbal supplement may cause skin irritation.

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

Improved appetite and reduction in intestinal discomfort.
Improvement in sleep habits.

US Brand Names ⬆

Anethum graveolens, Oleum anethi, Peucedanum graveolens, dillweed