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"Sheila Humphrey, B.Sc.(Botany) RN IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Dec 1998 10:49:08 EST
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Dill - Anethum graveolens - contains trans-anethole, a sweet tasting chemical.
Dill and trans-anethole are listed as lactogenic according to Duke.  Note:
cis-anethole is a much more toxic and bitter form - they are often lumped as
anethole in older references.  Dill also contains carvone, like another
lactogogue relative caraway seed, as well as a lot of other aromatic
compounds.

Bingel and Farnsworth describe dill oil used as lactogogue in Pakistan &
Italy, seeds used in North Africa ( also as sedative).  The same lactogogue
reference also lists these other familiar members of the dill family
(Umbelliferae): sweet fennel, caraway, aniseseed, celery seed and cumin seed.
Multiple geographic use and livestock use described for many in this family (
signs of efficacy).

Dill seed is commonly available in supermarkets ( USA) - to round up larger
quantities, check with local healthfood stores, or Indian shops.

The description of use was great except for one thing: how much water did they
use with the 1/2 cup of dill seed?

Thanks for posting,
Sheila Humphrey
BSc  RN  IBCLC
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