Caraway
Carum carvi
Carum carvi, commonly known as caraway, is a traditional plant used in various culinary and medicinal practices. It has historical significance in European and Middle Eastern cultures but specific traditional uses for this plant are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that dietary supplementation with garlic-based phytogenic additives containing caraway may improve growth performance and intestinal health in gilts under commercial conditions. Additionally, both caraway and marjoram extracts have shown promise in reducing airway inflammation and pro-inflammatory cytokines in a rat model of allergic asthma. Caraway is widely used to treat bloating and flatulence due to its traditional efficacy. A study found that GLN-encapsulated Finnish caraway essential oil demonstrated enhanced antimicrobial activity against bacteria, potentially extending the shelf life of pike fillet. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant, though further research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and applications.
- Beste Evidenz
- D
- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Carum carvi ist eine der häufigsten Pflanzen zur Behandlung von Bloating/Flatulenz mit ihrem Fruchteintreich.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Ernährungserweiterung mit einer pflanzlichen Zusatzsubstanz auf der Grundlage von Knoblauch das Wachstumsergebnis und die Intestinalmorphologie bei Ersatztöchtern unter kommerziellen Bedingungen verbesserte.
- Beide Caraway- und Marjoram-Antiseptika reduzierten signifikant die Atemwegeentzündung und pro-Inflamatorische Cytokine in einem Rattenmodell der Hausstaubmilben-induced allergischen Asthma.
- Der in GLN- kapselter Fächer-Widdruff-Antiseptikum zeigte eine verbesserte antimikrobielle Aktivität gegenüber Bakterien und verlängerte die Lebensdauer von Pike-Filzen.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caraway?
Caraway (Carum carvi) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Caraway?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Caraway; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Carum carvi ist eine der häufigsten Pflanzen zur Behandlung von Bloating/Flatulenz mit ihrem Fruchteintreich.
How strong is the evidence for Caraway?
The strongest finding for Caraway carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Caraway safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Caraway in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Caraway interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Caraway in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Caraway?
Caraway is also known as: Тмин обыкновенный, Carvi.
Is Caraway a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 Immunorestorative effects of caraway and marjoram extracts on Th2-mediated inflammation in house dust mite-triggered asthma. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Influence of a garlic-based additive on the performance parameters and intestinal morphology of replacement gilts in Ukraine under commercial conditions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used to Treat Digestive System Disorders in Lithuania. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Application of Finnish caraway (Carum carvi) essential oil in gelled lipid-based nanoparticles to enhance the shelf-life of freshwater fish. literature abstract metadata