Symptom → Plant Sources
Caraway (Carum carvi) as a tool for helping with Bloating
inferred from digestive action
Cuminum cyminum and Carum carvi are the sources of cumin and caraway seeds respectively, which have been used since antiquity for the treatment of various indications in traditional healing systems in wide geographical areas. Cumin and caraway seeds are rich sources of essential oils and have been actively researched for their chemical composition and biological activities. In recent times (especially during the last 3 years) considerable progress has been made regarding validation of their acclaimed medicinal attributes by extensive experimental studies. In this attempt many novel bioactivities have been revealed. This review highlights the significance of cumin and caraway as potential source of diverse natural products and their medicinal applications.
3 sources supporting Caraway for Bloating. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's digestive aid action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Carum carvi (caraway) extract and essential oil ameliorated TNBS-induced colitis in rats, supporting the traditional carminative, spasmolytic and digestive use of caraway.
Crude ethanolic extract and fractions of Carum carvi inhibited the digestive enzymes alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase and showed antioxidant activity, supporting an antidiabetic and digestive action of caraway.