General

Trade Name(s)

• Anethum graveolens

• Oleum anethi

• Peucedanum graveolens

Ther. class.
sedative/hypnotics

Action

Unknown

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown

Distribution: Unknown

Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown

Half-life: Unknown

TIME/ACTION PROFILE

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	unknown	unknown	unknown

Contraindication/Precautions

Contraindicated in:

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

Use Cautiously in:
Pregnancy and lactation: avoid amounts greater than seasoning quantities

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: contact dermatitis.

*CAPITALS indicates life-threatening.
*italic indicates most frequent.

Interactions

Natural Products-Drug
None known

Natural Products-Natural Products
None known

Route/Dosage

• PO (Adults):
Dried fruits—1–4 g PO TID;
dill oil—0.05–0.2 ml PO TID.

Availability

• Bulk dried fruit^OTC

• Dill oil^OTC

Assessment

• Assess appetite, flatulence and bowel elimination before and during therapy

• Assess sleep patterns prior to and during therapy

Potential Nursing Diagnoses

• Insomnia

• Deficient knowledge, related to medication regimen

Implementation

May be taken without regard for food

Patient/Family Teaching

• Inform patients that there are no approved uses for this herbal supplement

• Dill contains a high sodium content and patients on a restricted sodium diet should not take this herbal supplement without consulting their health care provider

• 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

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