Herb
Caraway
A warm, earthy seed, chewed or brewed, traditionally used to relieve gas, bloating, and colicky cramps.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 82/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Caraway is a small crescent-shaped seed from a plant in the carrot family, long used in European breads and cooking for its warm, licorice-like flavor.
📜 Where it comes from
Caraway seeds have flavored European breads and dishes since ancient times, and medieval herbalists across Germany and Eastern Europe relied on it as a household remedy for gas, bloating, and colic in both adults and infants. It was often combined with fennel and dill in gentle teas passed down through generations of home remedies.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help relieve gas and bloating
- May help support comfortable digestion after meals
- May help ease occasional stomach cramping
- May help support a settled gut
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp whole seed (2 g) · about 7 calories
- Manganese 0.06mg
- Iron 0.3mg
- Fiber 0.8g
- Calcium 14mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of lightly crushed caraway seeds in hot water for 10 minutes for a teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or chew a small pinch after a meal to ease gas and bloating.
How much: 1 teaspoon crushed seeds as teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or a pinch chewed after meals.
Why it works: Herbalists attribute caraway's carminative action to its aromatic oils, which are thought to relax the muscles of the digestive tract and help trapped gas move along.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Caraway is the warm, slightly peppery seed found in rye breads and old-fashioned 'gripe' remedies, and it has been trusted for centuries to chase away gas, bloating, and crampy digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More →. A simple teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → of the crushed seeds is a classic after-meal comfort, and a weak version is a traditional soother for a colicky baby.
The seeds are gentle and food-friendly. As with most aromatic seeds, only the concentrated oil and large medicinal doses call for caution.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Food and tea amounts are very gentle.
- Avoid large medicinal doses in pregnancy; the concentrated oil is strong and not for casual use.
- Those with gallstones should be cautious with large amounts.
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