Caraway - Carum Carvi
This Caraway (Carum carvi) monograph is an excerpt from the first edition of Dr. Sharol's book "Herbal Medicine From The Heart of The Earth." You can purchase the 2020, third edition of this book with an expanded materia medica/monograph section, herbal formulas and directions on making herbal products in Dr. Sharol's Book Store. You receive free shipping in the USA. The expanded 3rd edition materia medica, and additional herbal tidbits are also available as a kindle ebook at Amazon and details about this e-book are here.
Caraway - Carum carvi in the Apiaceae family, previously Umbelliferae family
Part used: Seed.
Taste/smell: Spicy and aromatic.
Dosage: Infusion: 1 teaspoon of crushed seed per cup of water; or 1:3.5 dry liquid extract: 20-30 drops 1-4 times per day in a little water.
Use: (a) Antispasmodic, (b) Carminative, (c) Stomachic, (d) Galactagogue, (e) Antioxidant, (f) Antimicrobial, (g) Expectorant, (h) Anti-inflammatory, (i) Diuretic.
Caraway seeds are used for upset gastrointestinal tracts, with gas and belching, as well as nausea. It acts very similar to fennel. Not as pleasant tasting to me as is fennel, but some people dislike the taste of fennel and this is a nice carminative choice. They can be eaten similar to Fennel, by popping them into one’s mouth. However, the flavor can be quite strong, so make sure your patient is okay with the taste.
There is clinical research confirming it’s assistance for functional dyspepsia.
Contraindications: In 2014 a preliminary safety evaluation took place with Caraway. 1 oz of a water based extract was given daily to seventy overweight and obese women for 12 weeks. This study suggested that the oral intake of caraway at this dose for 12 weeks was without any adverse effects.
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