Dill's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Peucedanum graveolens Benth
Hindi Name :  Sowa (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Dill
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Category

:  Carminative
 
 

Source

Fruits :  Fresh and dried
N/A :  N/A
N/A :  N/A
 
 

Family

:  Umbelliferae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:- ? England ? Germany ? India ? Rumania ? South Europe ? USA Anethum is cultivated in England, Germany, Rumania, USA, India etc. In India, it is cultivated in Indian gardens for culinary purposes.
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Dill
Taste :  N/A
Size :  The fruits are about 4 mm in length, 2 to 3 mm in width and 1.0 mm in thickness
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  N/A
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:- Fixed oil (2.0 to 4.5 %) Protein (About 20%) Volatile oil - known as carvone (43 to 63%)
 
Minor
Vrious minor chemical constituents of this drug are :-- Dihydrocarvone D-limonene Phellandrene Terpenes
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture Microbial contamination