Effect of dill (Anethum Graveolens Linn) seed on the duration of labor: A systematic review

Forough Talebi; Fatemeh Malchi; Parvin Abedi; Shayesteh Jahanfar

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101251

Effect of dill (Anethum Graveolens Linn) seed on the duration of labor: A systematic review

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Nov:41:101251. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101251. Epub 2020 Oct 28.

Authors

Forough Talebi¹, Fatemeh Malchi², Parvin Abedi³, Shayesteh Jahanfar⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Midwifery, Tehran Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: 25hastimote58@gmail.com.
² Department of Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran. Electronic address: malchi.fatemeh52@gmail.com.
³ Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Electronic address: parvinabedi@ymail.com.
⁴ Reproductive Epidemiologist, School of Health Sciences, MPH Program Health Professions Building 2212, Central Michigan University, USA. Electronic address: jahan2s@cmich.edu.

PMID: 33130423
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101251

Abstract

Background: It is well documented that prolonged labor is associated with complications. This systematic review aimed to study the effect of Anethum Graveolens Linn (Dill) on the duration of labor.

Methods: We conducted a search on PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane central, Web of Science, and MEDLINE. All randomized controlled trials and observational studies evaluating the effect of Dill seeds on labor were recruited. The mean differences (MD) with 95% CI were calculated.

Results: Two RCTs showed that using Dill seeds could significantly reduce duration of the first stage (MD = -43.66, 95% CI [-52.99, - 34.33]), second stage (MD = -15.76, 95% CI [-20.06, -11.47]) and third stage of labor (MD = -1.79, 95% CI [-2.62, -0.95]). Two retrospective cohort studies showed a significant reduction in the first, and second stages of labor.

Conclusion: Using Dill seeds could reduce the duration of labor. Using this herb in low-risk pregnant women is recommended. Systematic review registration number: CRD42020145225.

Keywords: Anethum graveolens linn (dil); Childbirth; Duration of labor; Uterine contractions.

Publication types

Systematic Review

MeSH terms

Anethum graveolens*
Female
Humans
Labor, Obstetric* / drug effects
Phytotherapy*
Pregnancy
Pregnant People
Retrospective Studies
Seeds