Dill vs Thai Basil Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Digestive

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum

Digestive

Dill

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Thai Basil Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mediterranean herb whose name comes from the Norse word "dilla" meaning to soothe, reflecting its calming digestive effects.

Anise-scented basil variety central to Thai cuisine and folk medicine for digestive and respiratory support.

Active Compounds

Carvone, Limonene, Dill apiole, Myristicin

estragole, linalool, eugenol, ursolic acid

Traditional Uses

Colic relief, Digestive aid, Milk production, Hiccups

digestive aid, treatment of colds and coughs, antispasmodic for stomach cramps

Modern Uses

Carminative, Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial, Galactagogue

digestive carminative, antimicrobial, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

1-4g seeds as tea after meals

2-4g fresh herb or 1-2g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

Pregnancy (concentrated oil), Allergy to carrot family

pregnancy - avoid high doses, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Photosensitivity, Allergic reactions (rare)

rare contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E