SpiceCaraway
Modern clinical trials support caraway oil for functional dyspepsia and IBS symptoms; traditional uses for anti-obesity, appetite stimulation, and as a carminative are noted, with limited data for use in adults under 18.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized as an appetizer
- galactagogue
- and carminative
- possesses stimulant
- expectorant
- and antispasmodic effects
- improves digestion
- exhibits anti-aflatoxigenic
- antioxidant
- and antimicrobial properties.
Key compounds
CarvoneLimonenePetroselinic acidLinoleic acidOleic acidCaffeic acidsQuercetinKaempferolTanninsAlkaloidsTerpenoids
May help with
- Historically used for indigestion
- bloating
- flatulence
- colic
- stomach aches
- constipation
- nausea
- and as an appetizer
- galactagogue
- and carminative across various traditional systems.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized as an appetizergalactagogueand carminativepossesses stimulantexpectorantand antispasmodic effectsimproves digestionexhibits anti-aflatoxigenicantioxidantand
How to use it
Essential oil, fixed oil, powder, tea, oleoresin
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Not recommended for adults under 18 due to insufficient data; topical use as anti-colic and carminative agent in children or infants is noted. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution.
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