* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These 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.
Description
Caraway is well-known as a flavoring agent for rye bread, pastries, and liqueurs. It also has a health history going back some 5,000 years, and was cultivated in ancient Egypt. Both the aromatic seeds and the oil of caraway, a biennial plant native to Europe, are used medicinally. The oil is taken from the dried, ripe fruit of the plant (called the seeds).
Potential Health Benefits
Commission E endorses caraway oil and seed for treating upset stomach, bloating, and fullness. The commission also praised caraway for its antispasmotic qualities and ability to destroy microbes. Folklore credits caraway with the ability to improve lactation in nursing mothers, a use that the commission didn't address.
Scientific Evidence
The chemicals limonene and carvone are credited by researchers for caraway's ability to calm the smooth muscles of the digestive system. A 1996 double-blind, placebo-controlled study in Germany found that a mixture of caraway and peppermint oil was more effective at relieving indigestion than a placebo. On the whole, "Modern scientific studies are few and far between," writes American health writer Steven B. Karch, M.D., who adds "Anti-cancer effects have been demonstrated in laboratory animals, but not in humans."
How to Use the Herb
The daily dosage for caraway oil is 3-6 drops, in 2 divided doses. For seeds, a daily dose of 1.5-6.0 grams is recommended. Freshly crushed seeds can be used in infusions with 2-3 teaspoonfuls per cup of boiling water; steep for at least 10 minutes.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
There are no known contraindications, drug interactions, or major side effects, according to Commission E. The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medici nes & Healing Therapies maintains that "large doses of caraway oil taken for established periods can cause liver or kidney damage."
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."
