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 [log in to unmask]