Dill (Shatapushpa / Sowa)
Shatapushpa
A warming aromatic seed used as a digestive and uterine tonic, distinct from fennel. Classically employed for postpartum care, colic, poor appetite and menstrual irregularity.
reduces Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous, sharp
Traditionally used for
- indigestion and colic
- menstrual irregularity
- postpartum recovery
- flatulence
Contraindications & cautions
- pitta excess
- hyperacidity
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional carminative and emmenagogue; limited modern clinical data.
Regulatory notes
Available as a culinary and medicinal seed.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Haritakyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.