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Description
Name
Carum carvi, L. (Umbelliferae), commonly called caraway seed. In French, it is Cumin des pres or Carvi; in German, Wisenkümmel or Kummel.
Source
Caraway is a biennial that flowers from May through June. It is native to Europe and Northern Asia where it grows in the grasslands and mountainous regions. The medically active components of the plant are contained in an oil extracted from the dried seeds.
History
The name is said to come from the Arabic, karawiya. Caraway was cultivated in ancient Egypt, and was probably used before then. The medicinal use of caraway seeds is mentioned in the Bible. In Shakespeare's time, the roots were eaten as vegetables, and traditional herbalists recommended caraway to help improve digestion. Shakespeare even mentioned caraway in the Merry Wives of Windsor. Seeds were thrown at newly married couples to give them good luck. Caraway seeds have been used to make liqueurs ever since the process of alcoholic distillation was invented.
Traditional Claims
Antispasmodic, carminative, rubefacient, and to promote appetite. Caraway was also used to treat menstrual cramps and promote the flow of breast milk.
Commission 13 Recommendations
Caraway is used to treat abdominal bloating, dyspepsia (upset stomach), and gastrointestinal spasm.
Proven Effects
Volatile oils from plants can be divided into two groups. Caraway oil belongs to the group containing mostly terpenoid compounds (along with camphor oil, cardamon oil, citronella, juniper, lemon, orange, pine, sandalwood, spearmint and even turpentine, among others). The two most important components of caraway oil are called carvone and limonene. Modern scientific studies are few and far between, but in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, mixtures of caraway and peppermint (a European formulation called Enteroplant) were more effective at relieving symptoms of indigestion than was the placebo. Anticancer effects have been demonstrated in laboratory animals, but not in humans. Nor has any clinical study ever confirmed traditional herbalist claims that caraway oil could increase the flow of breast milk or decrease menstrual cramping.
Dosage
Teas can be made from crushed leaves (three teaspoons infused in one-half cup of water) or seeds (one teaspoon of finely crushed seeds allowed to steep in freshly boiled water for 15 minutes). The daily dosage of caraway seeds is 1.5 to 6 grams. If the oil is being used, the recommended dose is three to six drops per day.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Concerns
Even minor side effects seem to be rare.
Warnings
None.
Drug Testing
Caraway oil should not interfere with any of the known workplace urine drug screening tests.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
