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Dill Drug Interactions, Uses, Effectiveness, Safety & More

Medically reviewed by ·Updated July 2026
What is this page for?

First and foremost: how Dill interacts with medications. The heart of this page is the interaction list — every drug Dill is known to interact with, and how serious each one is.

But these pages have grown well beyond that into a full monograph — what Dill is, what people use it for and how strong the evidence is, its safety and side effects, and answers to the questions we’re asked most — written and reviewed by the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases, not medical advice, and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

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Dill Drug Interactions: The Bottom Line

From the HelloPharmacist Editorial Team · Updated July 2026

Based on the available evidence, the overall risk of a clinically significant Dill drug interaction appears low for most people, though a couple of medication types deserve extra care. None of the listed interactions are rated major, and the concerns rest largely on animal research or theoretical reasoning rather than proven effects in people.

Interactions deserving the most attention

The interaction best worth knowing about involves lithium. Because dill may act as a mild diuretic, it could reduce how much lithium the body clears, which matters since lithium levels must stay within a narrow range. People taking diabetes medications should also be aware that dill extract lowered blood sugar in animal studies, so combining the two could in theory add to that effect and make blood sugar monitoring more important.

What the rest of the list means

Although dill appears alongside a long list of medications, that number mostly reflects how many drugs fall into these two broad groups. The concerns are largely predicted from animal studies or from dill's possible diuretic effect, not from documented harm in people, so most combinations are unlikely to cause a noticeable problem.

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Interaction report

Drugs that interact with Dill

87 medications have a known interaction with Dill, graded by severity. Select any drug for the full evidence-based detail.

2,830 drugs
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Acarbose interaction Acarbose drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
AcetohexamideDymelor
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Acetohexamide interaction
AlbiglutideTanzeum
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Albiglutide interaction
AlogliptinNesina
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Alogliptin interaction Alogliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Alogliptin, Metformin interaction
Alogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interaction
Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interaction
CanagliflozinInvokana
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Canagliflozin interaction Canagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Canagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Canagliflozin, Metformin interaction
Canagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Chlorpropamide interaction
DapagliflozinFarxiga
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dapagliflozin interaction Dapagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Dapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interaction
Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interaction
Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interaction
Dasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interaction Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
DulaglutideTrulicity
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Dulaglutide interaction Dulaglutide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
EmpagliflozinJardiance
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Empagliflozin interaction Empagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
Empagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Empagliflozin, Metformin interaction
Empagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ErtugliflozinSteglatro
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Ertugliflozin interaction Ertugliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Ertugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ExenatideBydureon, Byetta
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Exenatide interaction Exenatide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Exenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Exenatide Synthetic interaction Exenatide Synthetic drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
GliclazideDiamicron
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Gliclazide interaction
GlimepirideAmaryl
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Glimepiride interaction Glimepiride drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
GlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Glipizide interaction Glipizide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Glipizide, MetforminMetaglip
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Glipizide, Metformin interaction
GlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Read the full Dill + Glucagon interaction Glucagon drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
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What Severity, Likelihood & Evidence Mean

Severity — How Serious It Can Be

  • Major. Clinically significant; generally best avoided, or used only under direct professional supervision.
  • Moderate. May need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one.
  • Minor. Generally not clinically significant, but still worth noting and mentioning to your pharmacist.
  • No known interaction. Checked against our sources with nothing documented — not the same as proven safety.

Likelihood — How Well It’s Documented

  • Likely. Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction
  • Probable. Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • Possible. Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
  • Unlikely. Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.

Where This Data Comes From

  • Interaction records are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database (TRC Healthcare), the same reference used by pharmacists and hospitals.
  • Each drug listed above links to the full report for that exact Dill combination — clinical detail, likelihood, evidence level, and citations.
  • Content is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
The big picture

The kinds of drugs Dill affects

Every type of medication (drug category) Dill is known to interact with. Open any category for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

All 2 drug categories Dill interacts with
Antidiabetes DrugsLithium
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dill extract might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Animal research shows that dill extract can reduce blood sugar levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Dill is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, dill might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Monograph

Dill: Uses, Safety & Side Effects

Medically reviewed by · Reviewed July 2026 ·
The bottom line

Dill is a common culinary herb that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints, but solid human evidence for any medicinal use is limited. It is generally considered safe in normal food amounts, while concentrated supplements or essential oil should be used with caution and discussed with a pharmacist or doctor.

Scientific name
Anethum graveolens
Family
Apiaceae
Part used
Leaves (dill weed), seeds, and essential oil
Common forms
Fresh or dried herb, seeds, tea, essential oil, capsules/extracts
People commonly use it for
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Colic in infants (traditional)
  • Stimulating appetite
  • Bad breath
  • Menstrual discomfort

Popular and traditional uses — not proof it works. See “Uses & effectiveness” below for the evidence.

Safety at a glance
OverallLikely safe

Generally safe in the amounts used in food.

PregnancyPossibly Unsafe

When used in medicinal amounts. Dill seed is used to stimulate menstrual flow. Theoretically, dill seed might adversely affect pregnancy.

Read the full pregnancy detail
BreastfeedingInsufficient reliable information

Insufficient reliable information available; avoid amounts greater than those found in foods.

Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center). Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

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Overview

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a flowering herb in the same plant family as parsley, fennel, and carrots. It is grown around the world and is widely used as a cooking herb, especially with fish, pickles, soups, and sauces.

Both the feathery leaves (called dill weed) and the small flat seeds are used. People also press the plant to make dill essential oil. For centuries, dill has been used in traditional medicine, mostly for stomach and digestive complaints. Today it is sold as fresh and dried herb, tea, seeds, capsules, and essential oil.

How it works

Dill contains aromatic plant compounds, including substances in its essential oil such as carvone and limonene, along with flavonoids and other antioxidants. These compounds give dill its distinctive smell and may help relax the muscles of the digestive tract, which is one proposed reason it has been used for gas and cramping.

Laboratory and animal research suggests dill extracts may have antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, and some studies hint at possible effects on blood sugar and cholesterol. It is important to know that these findings are mostly early-stage and do not prove the same effects happen in people.

Effectiveness

Does Dill work?

Here’s what the research actually shows for each use — graded by Natural Medicines and reviewed by .

Evidence overview · 4 uses evaluated
4 Insufficient evidence
How to read these evidence grades

Natural Medicines’ 7-point scale. We show each rating’s label word-for-word.

1EffectiveStrong, consistent evidence it works.
2Likely EffectiveGood evidence, though not yet conclusive.
3Possibly EffectiveSome evidence suggests a benefit.
4Possibly IneffectiveSome evidence it may not help.
5Likely IneffectiveFairly strong evidence it doesn’t help.
6IneffectiveStrong evidence it doesn’t work.
7Insufficient Reliable Evidence to RateToo little research to say either way.

For Dill, current evidence isn’t strong enough to rate any specific use. The conditions it has been studied for are listed below.

Also studied for 4 conditions — evidence insufficient to rate
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Aging skin
Rating & evidence shown verbatim from Natural Medicines

Applying dill seed extract to the skin may improve some measures of skin wrinkles, but the overall clinical benefit is small. One clinical study in women with age-related wrinkles around the eyes shows that applying 1% dill seed extract to the face twice daily for 3 months improves skin elasticity and firmness by up to 30%, as well as average wrinkle size by approximately 20%, compared with a placebo formulation. However, the dill formulation does not appear to reduce the number of wrinkles or total wrinkle size.

Sources Ref 99908
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Dysmenorrhea
Rating & evidence shown verbatim from Natural Medicines

Preliminary clinical research shows that taking dill seed powder 3 grams in two divided doses daily for 3 days, beginning at the onset of pain and repeated over three consecutive menstrual cycles, reduces pain associated with dysmenorrhea by a moderate to large amount when compared with baseline. However, it does not improve other menstrual symptoms. The validity of this finding is limited by the lack of a comparator group.

Sources Ref 101994
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Hyperlipidemia
Rating & evidence shown verbatim from Natural Medicines

Preliminary clinical research in hyperlipidemic patients with coronary artery disease shows that taking dill 650 mg orally twice daily for 6 weeks in addition to following a cholesterol-lowering diet does not improve levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or triglycerides. In patients with type 2 diabetes, taking dill leaf powder 3 grams daily for 8 weeks lowers LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and increases HDL cholesterol when compared with placebo, but does not affect triglycerides. In a meta-analysis of 7 trials, dill significantly reduced LDL cholesterol in a subgroup of patients over 50 years of age who took doses above 1000 mg daily for at least 8 weeks. The analysis did not find any effect on triglycerides, total cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

Sources Ref 47790 Ref 112061 Ref 112062
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Labor pain
Rating & evidence shown verbatim from Natural Medicines

Preliminary clinical research shows that consuming boiled and filtered dill seeds 10 grams once at the beginning of the active labor phase does not reduce labor pain when compared with routine care. However, the duration of each stage of labor was reduced by up to 50% and there was improvement in dilation and effacement. When compared with oxytocin 10 IU at the beginning of the active phase of labor, taking boiled dill seeds 10 grams reduces the duration of the first stage of labor, but not the second or third stages. It also decreases the occurrence of severe anxiety, but does not improve labor pain, when compared with oxytocin.

Sources Ref 99907 Ref 101993

Source & disclaimer. Effectiveness ratings and evidence summaries are provided by Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) and shown as licensed. Where Natural Medicines hasn’t rated a use, HelloPharmacist’s pharmacists may add their own reviewed rating and evidence (each such entry is labeled). This is educational information, not medical advice — talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or changing a supplement.

Safety & precautions

Dill is widely eaten as a food and is considered safe for most people in normal culinary amounts. Concentrated forms like supplements, strong extracts, and essential oil have not been studied as carefully, so use these with caution.

People who are allergic to plants in the carrot/parsley family (such as fennel, celery, caraway, or coriander) may also react to dill. Dill essential oil is very concentrated and should never be swallowed undiluted; high amounts of essential oils can be harmful.

For pregnancy, dill in food is likely fine, but medicinal amounts of seed or extract are best avoided because they have not been proven safe and some traditional sources warn against them. For breastfeeding, food amounts are likely fine, but the safety of supplement doses is not well studied, so caution is advised. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before using dill supplements if you are pregnant, nursing, or giving it to a child.

Side effects

For most people, dill used as a food causes no problems. When side effects do occur, they are usually mild and may include stomach upset or, rarely, an allergic reaction with skin rash, itching, or swelling.

Handling fresh dill and then exposing the skin to sunlight may, in some people, cause skin irritation or sensitivity. Concentrated essential oil can irritate the skin and mouth and should be diluted and used carefully. Stop using dill and seek medical care if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

Dill: Reported Adverse Effects

Documented safety reports on Dill from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database, shown word-for-word from the licensed record.

Orally, dill is well tolerated when used in amounts commonly found in foods. Dill seems to be well tolerated when used as medicine. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted. Some people are allergic to dill.

Topically, photodermatosis is possible after contact with juice from freshly harvested plants. Dill can also cause contact dermatitis.

  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Freeman, G. L. Allergy to fresh dill. Allergy 1999;54(5):531-532.
  4. Chiu, A. M. and Zacharisen, M. C. Anaphylaxis to dill. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;84(5):559-560.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
Reports by condition
Dermatitis Immunologic

Orally, there are case reports of individuals allergic to dill. In one case, symptoms, including swelling around the eyes, itching, rash, and chapped lips, occurred after a delay of 12 hours. In another case, immediate symptoms of anaphylaxis, as well as vomiting and diarrhea, occurred following intake and inhalation of foods cooked with dill.

Topically, dill has resulted in contact dermatitis.

  1. Freeman, G. L. Allergy to fresh dill. Allergy 1999;54(5):531-532.
  2. Chiu, A. M. and Zacharisen, M. C. Anaphylaxis to dill. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;84(5):559-560.
  3. Monteseirin, J., Perez-Formoso, J. L., Sanchez-Hernandez, M. C., Hernandez, M., Camacho, M. J., Bonilla, I., Guardia, P., and Conde, J. Occupational contact dermatitis to dill. Allergy 2002;57(9):866-867.
  4. Monteseirin, J., Perez-Formoso, J. L., Hernandez, M., Sanchez-Hernandez, M. C., Camacho, M. J., Bonilla, I., Chaparro, A., and Conde, J. Contact urticaria from dill. Contact Dermatitis 2003;48(5):275.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.

Adverse-effects data: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center

Dosing

There is no official or standardized medicinal dose for dill. As a food and seasoning, it is used freely to taste. As a tea, the seeds are sometimes steeped in hot water.

For dill supplements, capsules, or extracts, the best advice is to follow the directions on the product label, since strength varies between products. Because a proven effective dose has not been established, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting any dill supplement, especially for a specific health condition.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Dill & Pregnancy

Possibly Unsafe

When used in medicinal amounts. Dill seed is used to stimulate menstrual flow. Theoretically, dill seed might adversely affect pregnancy.

  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

Dill & Breastfeeding

Insufficient reliable information

Insufficient reliable information available; avoid amounts greater than those found in foods.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.

© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Pregnancy & lactation ratings: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center

References & further reading

The 17 references that drive our Dill monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  5. Freeman, G. L. Allergy to fresh dill. Allergy 1999;54(5):531-532. PubMed
  6. Chiu, A. M. and Zacharisen, M. C. Anaphylaxis to dill. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;84(5):559-560.
  7. Monteseirin, J., Perez-Formoso, J. L., Sanchez-Hernandez, M. C., Hernandez, M., Camacho, M. J., Bonilla, I., Guardia, P., and Conde, J. Occupational contact dermatitis to dill. Allergy 2002;57(9):866-867. PubMed
  8. Monteseirin, J., Perez-Formoso, J. L., Hernandez, M., Sanchez-Hernandez, M. C., Camacho, M. J., Bonilla, I., Chaparro, A., and Conde, J. Contact urticaria from dill. Contact Dermatitis 2003;48(5):275. PubMed
  9. Kojuri, J., Vosoughi, A. R., and Akrami, M. Effects of anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients. Lipids Health Dis. 2007;6:5. PubMed
  10. Panda, S. The effect of Anethum graveolens L. (dill) on corticosteroid induced diabetes mellitus: involvement of thyroid hormones. Phytother.Res 2008;22(12):1695-1697.
  11. Madani H, Mahmoodabady NA Vahdati A. Effects of hydroalchoholic [sic] extract of Anethum graveolens (DILL) on plasma glucose an [sic] lipid levels in diabetes induced rats. Iranian Journal of Diabetes & Lipid Disorders 2006;5(2):E13.
  12. Hekmatzadeh SF, Bazarganipour F, Malekzadeh J, Goodarzi F, Aramesh S. A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple protocol of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds on pain intensity and duration of labor stages. Complement Ther Med. 2014;22 PubMed
  13. Sohm B, Cenizo V, André V, Zahouani H, Pailler-Mattei C, Vogelgesang B. Evaluation of the efficacy of a dill extract in vitro and in vivo. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2011;33(2):157-63.
  14. Hekmatzadeh SF, Bazarganipour F, Allan H, Aramesh S, Mohammadi J. Effects of boiled dill seed on anxiety during labor: A randomized clinical trial. Chin J Integr Med. 2020;26(2):100-105. PubMed
  15. Omidvar S, Nasiri-Amiri F, Bakhtiari A, Begum K. Clinical trial for the management dysmenorrhea using selected spices. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019;36:34-38. PubMed
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Dill: Common Questions

What is Dill used for, and does it work?
People use Dill for a range of reasons, but according to the Natural Medicines database the current clinical evidence is insufficient to confirm it works for the specific conditions it has been studied for. See the graded list on this page, and talk to your pharmacist or doctor before relying on it for any condition.
Does Dill interact with prescription medications?
Yes. We list 87 medications with a known interaction with Dill. Use the checker above to see how Dill interacts with a specific drug.
How are Dill interactions rated?
Each interaction is graded major, moderate, or minor based on how clinically significant it is and the strength of the evidence behind it. Major interactions are the most serious and are best avoided, or used only under close professional supervision.
Is it safe to take Dill with my medications?
It depends on the specific medication. Some combinations are fine, while others call for monitoring, timing changes, or should be avoided. Check your exact drug above and confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or changing anything.
Where does this Dill interaction information come from?
Our interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database — an evidence-graded reference for vitamins, herbs, and supplements — and is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists, who may add clinical context.
What is Dill commonly used for?
Dill is mainly used as a cooking herb, but traditionally people have used it for digestive complaints like gas and bloating, for freshening breath, and for soothing colic. Strong scientific proof for these medicinal uses is limited.
Is Dill safe to eat?
Yes, Dill is generally safe for most people when used in normal food amounts. Concentrated supplements and essential oil are less studied and should be used more cautiously.
Can I use Dill while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Dill in food is likely fine, but medicinal doses such as seed extracts or essential oil are best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because their safety is not well established. Check with your doctor first.
Can Dill cause an allergic reaction?
It can in some people, especially those allergic to related plants like fennel, celery, caraway, or coriander. Stop using it and seek care if you notice rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

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