Pharmacological actions of Anethum graveolens (Dill)

Anethum graveolens contains various chemical constituents like essential oils, proteins, fatty oils, carbohydrates, furanocoumarin, polyphenols, minerals & many other biologically active compounds. Traditionally it is very useful. Studies have shown that Anethum graveolens possess some of the pharmacological actions as antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory agent, analgesics, gastric mucosal protective & antisecretory effects, smooth muscles relaxant effect, hyperlipideamic agent, increased progesterone concentration & many other effects. This review article will be focusing on some of the major pharmacological actions of Anethum graveolens.