Caraway Essential Oil
Carum carvi L.
Carum carvi L.
$4.38 – $9.95
Aroma: Herbaceous, Spicy, Sweet
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Used: Seed
Origin: Egypt
Caraway Seed (Carum carvi) has a pungent, woody, herbal, anise-like aroma, and has traditionally been utilized by naturopathic physicians and others for its use as a digestive aid and for its warming properties. Caraway is also a popular addition to soaps, lotions, and perfumes. It has been used to freshen breath, and is a common component in toothpaste and mouthwash products.
Antiepileptic
Antioxidant
Expectorant
Sedative
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops to neck, abdomen or back to lift mood
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to freshen air
Smell directly from bottle
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
CULINARY:
Add to marinades, desserts, & drinks to enhance the flavor of foods
Hazards: Skin sensitization if oxidized.
Caution: Old or oxidized oils should be avoided.
Although most people are not sensitive to Caraway, it is advisable to test a small area first. If sensitivity occurs, use a carrier oil to dilute. Do not use on mucous membranes.
Store Caraway essential oil in a dark, airtight container in the refrigerator.
Antiepileptic
This study showed that the aqueous extract and essential oil of caraway had anticonvulsant properties. However, the essential oil was more potent and effective than was the aqueous extract as an anticonvulsant. Additionally, the anticonvulsant effect of caraway was not due to a muscle relaxant activity. These findings support the acclaimed antiepileptic effect of caraway in folk medicine and propose its potential use in petit mal seizure in humans.
Antioxidant
Essential oil of Carum carvi cultivated in northeastern Romania belongs to carvone chemotype. Due to its high antioxidant activity it might be a potential alternative to conventional preservatives in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Sedative & Antimanic-like Effect
These doses did not alter spontaneous locomotor activity in the methylphenidate-induced experiments while (S)-(+)-carvone decreased spontaneous locomotor activity in sleep deprivation experiment, indicating a sedative effect. Chronic 21-day treatment with (R)-(-)-carvone (100mg/kg), (S)-(+)-carvone (100mg/kg), and lithium also prevented methylphenidate-induced hyperactivity. The present results suggest that carvone may have an antimanic-like effect.
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