Effects of Anethum graveolens L. seed extracts on experimental gastric irritation models in mice

Abstract

Background: As a folk remedy, Anethum graveolens seed (dill) is used for some gastrointestinal ailments. We aimed to evaluate aqueous and ethanolic extracts of anti-ulcer and acute toxicity effects of the Anethum graveolens in mice.

Antioxidant activity of Anethum graveolens L. essential oil constituents and their chemical analogues

“…Dill seed essential oil is used in perfumery to aromatize cosmetics, detergents, soaps, as carminative and for control of flatulence, colic, and hiccups in infants and children (Slupski, Lisiewska, & Kmiecik, 2005). Earlier, various pharmacological effects of dill seed essential oil such as anticancer (Zheng, Kenney, & Lam, 1992), antidiabetic (Panda, 2008), antisecretory (Hosseinzadeh, Karimi, & Ameri, 2002), cytotoxic to human lymphocytes (Lazutka, Mierauskiene, Slapsyte, & Dedonyte, 2001), diuretic (Mahran et al, 1992), antihyperlipidaemic (Yazdanparast & Alavi, 2001), and antihypercholesterolaemic activity (Tian, Ban, Zeng, Huang, & Wang, 2011) have been reported.…”

Anethum graveolens Linn. (dill) extract enhances the mounting frequency and level of testicular tyrosine protein phosphorylation in rats

“…(also called dill or "Pakchee Lao" in Thais), a vegetable, is commonly used for cooking in Southeast Asia. In addition, AG has been demonstrated to possess significant mucosal protective, antimicrobial, antigastric irritation, and antioxidant activities (Chaurasia and Jain, 1978;Möhle et al, 1985;Mahran et al, 1992;Faber et al, 1997;Yazdanparast and Alavi, 2001;Hosseinzadeh et al, 2002;Delaquis et al, 2002). Moreover, previous studies have shown that AG could stimulate milk production and change the estrous cycles (Monsefi et al, 2006).…”

<i>Anethum graveloens</i> Flower Extracts Inhibited a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response by Blocking iNOS Expression and NF-κB Activity in Macrophages

“…19) The plant is native in Southwest Asia and is cultivated in Europe, India and the United States. Recent papers have reported that AGF has pharmacological effects including anti-bacterial activity, 20) anti-hypercholesterolemic activity, 21,22) regulatory effects on menstrual cycle, 19) and anti-secretory effects on gastric mucosa, 23) but, the antiinflammatory effects of the flower of the plant are unclear.…”