Evidence supporting the use of: Caraway
For the body system: Bronchials

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Caraway (Carum carvi) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, primarily for digestive complaints. However, it has also been used in folk remedies to support respiratory health, including the bronchial system. Traditional texts and ethnobotanical sources mention caraway seeds being used as part of herbal mixtures for coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion. The seeds contain essential oils such as carvone and limonene, which are thought to have mild expectorant and antispasmodic effects, possibly helping to ease bronchial irritation and support clearer breathing.

Despite this traditional usage, there is limited scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of caraway for bronchial or respiratory conditions. Most modern studies focus on its carminative (digestive) effects. A few in vitro and animal studies suggest mild antispasmodic and antimicrobial activity, which could theoretically be beneficial to the respiratory tract, but clinical trials in humans are lacking. Therefore, while caraway’s use for the bronchial body system is grounded in tradition, scientific evidence remains sparse and inconclusive.

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