Carum carvi
Key actions
AntimicrobialAppetite stimulantDigestive aid
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Loss of appetiteTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalComprehensive Study of Components and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil Extracted from Carum carvi L. Seeds (2023)
PreclinicalThe structural characterization and bioactivity assessment of nonspecific lipid transfer protein 1 (nsLTP1) from caraway (Carum carvi) seeds (2023)
PreclinicalGC-MS Profiling, Vibriocidal, Antioxidant, Antibiofilm, and Anti-Quorum Sensing Properties of Carum carvi L. Essential Oil: In Vitro and In Silico Approaches (2022)
PreclinicalEffect of Carum carvi essential oil on gene expression and virulence factors in Candida albicans (2020)
PreclinicalAnti-Oxidant and digestive enzymes inhibitory based anti diabetic activity of crude and fractions of Carum carvi L. extracts (2019)
PreclinicalAntioxidant Activity of Essential Oil From Carum carvi L. Cultivated in North-Eastern Romania (2016)
All 17 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.