In this work phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological studies were carried out on Eruca saliva,Petroselinum crispum and Anethum graveolens alcoholic extract. LDso of these extracts can not be detected, when given orally in mice. These alcoholic extracts inhibit rabbit's intestinal motility . Eruca sativa extract stimulates the uterine motility of all stages of sex cycle, while Petroseli...

BACKGROUND As a folk remedy, Anethum graveolens seed (dill) is used for some gastrointestinal ailments. We aimed to evaluate aqueous and ethanolic extracts of anti-ulcer and acute toxicity effects of the Anethum graveolens in mice. RESULTS Gastric mucosal lesions were induced by oral administration of HCl (1 N) and absolute ethanol in mice. The acidity and total acid content of gastric juice ...

INTRODUCTION Regarding chronic nature of epilepsy and its side effects and to access the effective treatment procedures, herbal medicine has received remarkable interest. The aim of this study was to determine the anticonvulsant effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of Anethum graveolens seed on pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) -induced seizure in male mice. METHODS Fifty-six albino male mice were divide...

Many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different diseases. The Anethum Graveolens commonl y known as “Dill” has been recognized in different system of traditional medicines for the treatment of different diseases and ailments of human beings. This review supports all updated information on its pharmacognosy, pharmacological activit...

Background: Although hydro-alcoholic extracts of Anethum graveolens L. had Anticonvulsants effect on PTZ-induced kindling seizure behavior, but on the amygdala kindling in rats induced seizure has not been investigated. Objective: In this study, we evaluated the chronic effects of hydro-alcoholic extracts of Anethum graveolens L. on seizures using electrical amygdala kindling model. Methods: ...

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 The literature survey has reported that Anethum graveolens extract is inescapably linked with fertility. Recent studies showed the aqueous of an adverse effect on male fertility by affecting serum testosterone level, sperm concentration as well motility. However, its evidence not been established. present paper tries to determine level for dill (Anethum graveolens) MEDLINE, Cochrane Libr...

Aviel D. Rubin (ACCURATE Director), Johns Hopkins University Dan S. Wallach (ACCURATE Associate Director), Rice University Dan Boneh, Stanford University Michael D. Byrne, Rice University Drew Dean, SRI International David L. Dill, Stanford University Douglas W. Jones, University of Iowa Peter G. Neumann, SRI International Deirdre Mulligan, University of California, Berkeley David A. Wagner, Un...