Caraway Seeds
Benefits of Caraway Seeds
- Digestion
- Form: Extract
- Where it's from: Western Asia, Europe and North Africa
What are Caraway Seeds?
Caraway is the seed behind the distinctive flavour of rye bread and sauerkraut, and it has a long history of use after meals in traditional European practice. The seeds contain essential oils, mainly carvone and limonene.
What does the research say about Caraway Seeds?
Caraway's essential oils have been studied in the laboratory for antispasmodic activity on smooth muscle, the kind found in the digestive tract. Caraway also has antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
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