Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a culinary herb whose leaves and seeds are used in traditional remedies. People take it to aid digestion, ease gas and bloating, and settle mild stomach upset.
After meals, many drink dill tea, take a tincture, or use capsules. Gripe water formulas for infant colic often include dill, but evidence is limited. Some use it as a mild diuretic or to freshen breath.
Dill is safe in food amounts. Concentrated extracts can trigger allergies in anyone sensitive to celery-family plants. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy because dill might stimulate uterine contractions.