anethum graveolens essential oil

Anethum graveolens essential oil, commonly known as dill seed oil, is a natural phytochemical complex extracted from the seeds of the dill plant via steam or hydrodistillation. Its primary bioactive constituents include carvone, d-limonene, and dillapiole. The oil exhibits a range of pharmacological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic effects. In research settings, it has demonstrated cytotoxic and antiproliferative properties against various cancer cell lines, such as HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma), by inducing G2/M and pre-G1 cell cycle arrest and promoting apoptosis. Clinically, it has been investigated for the management of gastrointestinal symptoms like flatulence and abdominal pain, particularly in post-surgical contexts.

Other names

dill seed essential oildill oilAG-EO