Anethum graveolens
Dill
Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill, is a fragrant annual herb celebrated in both culinary and medicinal traditions. Renowned for its delicate, feathery leaves and aromatic seeds, it is widely used to soothe digestive issues, reduce bloating, and support overall gastrointestinal health through its potent, natural bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Anethum graveolens
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Anethum, which includes the species Anethum graveolens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anethum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anethum graveolens, is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 蒔蘿 (zh), while in Poland, it is commonly called koper ogrodowy (pl). In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the name used is kopar (bs), and in Hungary, it is known as kapor (hu), whereas in Albania, it is called kopra (sq).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蒔蘿 | Wikidata |
| pl | koper ogrodowy | Wikidata |
| bs | kopar | Wikidata |
| hu | kapor | Wikidata |
| sq | kopra | Wikidata |
| el | Άνηθος | Wikidata |
| ba | Укроп | Wikidata |
| my | စမြိတ်ပင် | Wikidata |
| nl | dille | Wikidata |
| sv | dill | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, its distribution extends northward into the landscapes of Finland and Norway. The species is also well-established within the British Isles, specifically in Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant range across the northern reaches of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as dill (Anethum graveolens), is characterized by several distinct morphological features used in both botanical study and herbal medicine. Its delicate, feathery green leaves are highly aromatic and frequently utilized for culinary and therapeutic purposes. The plant produces characteristic inflorescences in the form of flat-topped umbels, which consist of numerous small flowers arranged in a radiating pattern. Following flowering, the plant develops small, dry fruits that are technically schizocarps, which are harvested as seeds for their potent essential oils. While not as prominent as in other medicinal species, certain parts of the plant can also contain trace amounts of resins that contribute to its complex chemical profile.- Total parts
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 18
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbels | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leave | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dill seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anethum graveolens has 51 reported phytochemicals identified across 69 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvone, flavonoids, limonene, dill ether, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 51
- Scientific sources
- 69
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvone | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| limonene | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dill ether | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anethum graveolens has 13 reported activities identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anethum graveolens has 35 reported medicinal uses identified across 38 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, immunity, oxidative stress, Bacillus cereus, Candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 35
- Scientific sources
- 38
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HepG2 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Postpartum hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |