Rasa (Taste)
Madhura, Tikta
The primary taste perceived on the tongue.
Shatpushpa (Dill seed)
It is an annual herb.
Medicinal Plant
Shatpushpa (Dill seed)
Anethum graveolens · Apiaceae
It is an annual herb.
Scientific Name
Anethum graveolens
Family
Apiaceae
Hindi Name
Soa
Used Part
Seeds
Botanical Description
About the Shatpushpa Plant
Morphology and field-identification notes as documented in our Dravyaguna library.
It is an annual herb. It has feathery, finely divided leaves that give it a fern-like appearance . Dill produces umbrella-shaped clusters of small, yellow flowers and it bears small, flat, oval seeds. The plant typically reaches a height of 16-24 inches (40-60 cm). It is widely cultivated for both its leaves and seeds, which are used in culinary applications for their distinctive flavor.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa Panchaka — Classical Properties
The five-fold framework Ayurveda uses to describe a drug — Rasa, Guna, Vipaka, Veerya and its effect on the doshas.
Guna (Qualities)
Laghu , Snigdha
Physical and energetic attributes of the dravya.
Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect)
Katu
Taste that emerges after complete digestion.
Dosha Karma (Action on Doshas)
Kapha Vata Shamak
Effect on Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.
Veerya (Potency)
Ushna
Heating (ushna) or cooling (sheeta) energy.
Ayurvedic Actions (Karma)
Artavajanan, Deepan, Pachan, Anuloman
Modern Phytochemistry
Chemistry & Pharmacology
How modern science maps onto the classical understanding of this dravya.
Pharmacological Action
What the Science Says
Digestive, Carminative, Diuretic, Galactagogue
Phytoconstituents
Active Compounds
Carvone, Limonene, Phellandrene and other terpenes, Flavonoids like kaempferol and quercetin
Therapeutic Usage
Clinical Applications of Shatpushpa
Classical Ayurvedic indications drawn directly from the Dravyaguna tradition — paired with the preparations recommended in shastra.
01
Helps alleviate indigestion and associated discomfort.
02
Effective in reducing gas and bloating after meals.
03
Supports kidney function by promoting urine output.
04
useful in managing menstrual disorders due to its phytoestrogenic properties.
05
Beneficial for lactating properties.
06
Exhibits antimicrobial properties, contributing to overall health.
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before using any herb therapeutically. Dose, anupana and Prakriti-specific suitability matter.
Yoga / Kalpana
Classical Formulations
Common Ayurvedic preparations where Shatpushpa is a key ingredient.
- Shatapushpa Taila
Shastra Pramana
Classical Reference
शतपुष्पा मिसिः प्रोक्ता मधुरा सातिगन्धिका।छत्रा शालेयपुष्पा च शतपत्रिका गुह्यदा॥शतपुष्पा कटूष्णा स्यात्तिक्ता लघुः सुदीपनी।वातपित्तहरी बल्या गर्भाशयविशोधनी॥