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Caraway oil

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Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Carum carvi
Related Remedies: Caraway seeds

Description: Caraway is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia and actually cultivated throughout the world. It is from umbelliferae family. Caraway oil is an essential oil extracted from caraway seeds. It is used mainly for digestive conditions.

Oral Uses

  • Flatulence RatingRatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion; alleviates stomach pain; soothes digestive system. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates intestinal spasms; soothes digestive system; improves digestion; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Colic RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain and intestinal spasms. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an expectorant and antispasmodic; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs and inhibits bacteria growth. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Candidiasis RatingRating

    Caraway oil reduces yeast in the body. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an expectorant; relieves cough. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anthelmintic RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an anthelmintic; it is a vermicide; eliminates parasites. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Acne RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antibacterial and antiseptic; inhibits bacteria growth and prevents infection. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Boils RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antibacterial and antiseptic; inhibits bacteria growth and prevents infection. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Caraway oil reduces pain; accelerates healing. Use caraway oil containing mouthwash 3-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General nervous system conditions RatingRating

    Caraway oil is a tonic for nervous system. Use caraway oil by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

  • General pain RatingRating

    Caraway oil is anesthetic; reduces pain. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gingivitis RatingRating

    Caraway oil accelerates tissue repair. Use caraway oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Halitosis RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria responsible of bad breath. Use caraway oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Use caraway oil containing mouthwash or toothpaste many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Caraway oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anesthetic RatingRating

    Caraway oil is anesthetic; it produces loss of feeling or sensation. Apply caraway oil topically as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRating

    Caraway oil is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Caraway oil is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply caraway oil containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 5-10 drops of caraway oil daily, in a juice, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Ovardoses taken for long periods may damage kidneys and liver. Do not use or use it with caution during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Do not use it with children.

Available Forms

Caraway oil is available in enteric coated capsules and liquid form.

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