Caraway

Common Name: Caraway Chemical constituents

Scientific Name: Carum Carvi Volaite oil (4_7%) Carvone (60%), Carvene, Oxygenated oil , carvvol,
flixed oils (8_20%) limonene.
Origin plant: Plant Family
Important constituent
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Carvone (60%) limonene.
Botanical Name
these substances soothe digestive tract, reduce bloating,gas, muscle
Carum carvi
spasm
The origins of the name caraway come from the Arabic
have anti_fangal,anti_bacterial properties as well.
al-karwiya seeds; which some presume is the origin of
the Latin word carvi and from Caria, where caraway
Dosage
may have first been used.
Tincture:50 drops three times a day
Caraway powder: 30_60mg per day with aglass of water or milk
Uses
Essential oil:0.06_0.2 ml per dose.
used for digestive problems including
heartburn,gas,mild spasem of stomach and intestine kill
bacteria in body and relieve constipation
Cautions
Used in mouthwashes and in skin rubs to improve local Do not use essential oil expect under professional supervisor large
blood flow.In food caraway is used as cooking spice. doses for extended periods can lead to liver and kidney damoge.
Used as anti_hyperglycemicand anti_cancer

Chemical Test
Solution of lobeline in sulphuric acid gives red colour
with formaldehyde. Lobeline solution on boiling produces
acetophenone, which is recognized by smell.
Traditional uses
Traditional Uses: freshens the breath and soothes the digestive tract to relieve
colic, cramps, bloating.As an expectorant,it is safe enough for children during
such illness as bronchitis .Tea made from caraway seeds may prevent or
treat iron deficiency aneamia.
Caraway is promoted to help regulate menstrual periods or promot the return of
menstruation in women Whoes periods have stopped Prepared by

Bassant Hany Mamdouh

Side Effects Mechanism of action
Caraway might have anti_hyperglycemic activity.this effect appears to 1210149
pregnant women should avoid this herb as some cases it
may lead to miscarriage. be indendent of insulin secretion.it might inhibit production of glucose by
Under Supervision of
Long term use of caraway may lead to kidney and liver liver on increase uptake of glucose by peripheral tissue.volatile oil
damage. constitument carvone used ac anti_carcinogenics includes glutathione S
transferase which might inhibit carcinogenics and thereby lower cancer
Dr. Adel Abd-Elkader
Those with sensitive skin should also
avoid caraway asit may lead to rashes and itching. risk. 2020-2021