Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Caraway (Carum carvi) has a long history of traditional use in various cultures, especially in Europe and the Middle East, as a remedy for digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting. In traditional herbal medicine, caraway seeds are often used in teas or tinctures to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia, flatulence, and gastrointestinal discomfort, which sometimes includes nausea. The essential oils found in caraway, such as carvone and limonene, are thought to contribute to its carminative (gas-relieving) and antispasmodic properties. Historical texts and ethnobotanical sources commonly cite caraway as a treatment for a variety of digestive ailments, and its use has persisted in folk and home remedies for centuries.

However, scientific evidence supporting caraway’s effectiveness specifically for nausea and vomiting is limited. Most clinical research involving caraway focuses on its use in combination with other herbs (like peppermint in preparations for functional dyspepsia), and typically addresses general digestive discomfort rather than nausea or vomiting as isolated symptoms. There are few, if any, well-designed clinical trials directly assessing caraway’s antiemetic properties. As a result, while its use for digestive issues is supported by tradition and some preliminary pharmacological rationale, the evidence for its specific benefit for nausea and vomiting remains weak and largely anecdotal.

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