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

Forough Talebi, Fatemeh Malchi, Parvin Abedi, Shayesteh Jahanfar

Journal: Complementary therapies in clinical practice 2020;41():101251

PMID: 33130423

Full Text on Elsevier Science View on PubMed

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.

Address: Department of Midwifery, Tehran Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Electronic address: [email protected].; Reproductive Epidemiologist, School of Health Sciences, MPH Program Health Professions Building 2212, Central Michigan University, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101251

Link outs

Free resources

Medical:

https://medlineplus.gov/childbirth.html

Subscription / membership required

Full Text Sources:

MeSH Terms: Anethum graveolens, Female, Humans, Labor, Obstetric, Phytotherapy, Pregnancy, Pregnant People, Retrospective Studies, Seeds