What is black caraway?

Black caraway (Carum carvi), also known as "meadow cumin," is an herbaceous plant with multiple medicinal properties. The leaves and especially the seeds of black caraway are widely used for their digestive benefits. Traditionally, caraway is recognised for its antispasmodic and carminative properties, helping to relieve abdominal spasms and limit bloating, aerophagia, and intestinal gas.

The benefits of black caraway

Black caraway is a valuable plant for its numerous health benefits. Among them:

• Antispasmodic properties: Caraway helps alleviate abdominal spasms, promoting digestive comfort.

• Carminative: It limits bloating, aerophagia, and intestinal gas, helping to prevent digestive discomfort.

• Stimulation of digestive secretions: Caraway promotes salivary, gastric, and biliary secretions, thus improving digestion and intestinal transit.

• Diuretic: It helps avoid water retention, supporting kidney function.

• Galactagogue: For breastfeeding women, caraway stimulates milk production, facilitating lactation.

Studies and research on black caraway

Scientific research has confirmed several traditional benefits of caraway, particularly for digestion:

Study on the digestive properties of caraway

Studies have shown that the active compounds in black caraway, such as essential oils, have significant antispasmodic and carminative effects. Key points include:

• Reduction of abdominal spasms: The antispasmodic effect of caraway helps relieve involuntary contractions of the smooth muscles of the stomach, reducing pain and abdominal discomfort.

• Prevention of bloating and gas: The carminative properties of caraway facilitate the expulsion of intestinal gas, thus limiting bloating and aerophagia.

• Improvement of digestion: By stimulating salivary, gastric, and biliary secretions, caraway promotes better digestion of food, contributing to optimal intestinal transit.

Study on the combined effects of caraway and intestinal health

Research conducted by the Journal of Ethnopharmacology showed that combining caraway with other medicinal herbs further improved digestive health. The results highlighted:

• Reduction of gastrointestinal discomfort: Patients who consumed caraway extracts in combination with other herbs reported a significant reduction in gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating.

• Beneficial effect on the intestinal microbiome: The study revealed that caraway helps balance intestinal flora, promoting healthy digestion and reducing chronic digestive disorders.

Dosage of Mium Lab digestion gummies with caraway

Our sugar-free digestion gummies with caraway extract are a practical and tasty way to benefit from the digestive and carminative properties of this plant with multiple health benefits. For optimal results, it is recommended to consume 2 gummies per day. These gummies contain a balanced concentration of active caraway compounds, specially formulated to improve digestion and intestinal comfort.

Precautions and side effects of caraway

Caraway seeds can be consumed without toxicity risk. However, the essential oil is toxic in high doses, so it's important to be cautious with the amount consumed. It is also contraindicated for pregnant women and newborns (risk of neurotoxicity).

About caraway

The term "caraway" comes from the Arabic "karâwiyâ," which means "sugar root." Caraway is one of the oldest spices used. In ancient Egypt, it was used not only for its medicinal benefits but also to ward off evil spirits. Its use has spanned the ages, reflecting its value and effectiveness in traditional healing practices.