--- title: "Caraway: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "EMA recognises caraway tea as a traditional remedy for digestive complaints such as bloating and wind." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/caraway/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) # Caraway Carum carvi T Traditional use EMA recognises caraway tea as a traditional remedy for digestive complaints such as bloating and wind. Not recommended under 12, in pregnancy or breastfeeding. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) ![](/illustrations/tohum.svg)C Caraway Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **⚠ Avoid** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance Caraway (Carum carvi) is a plant of the carrot family whose crescent-shaped seed-like fruits are used in breads and cheeses. EMA recognises the traditional use of its tea for digestive complaints such as bloating and wind. It is a different plant from cumin (Cuminum cyminum). **Parts used:** fruit (seed) **Key constituents:** Essential oil (carvone, limonene), Flavonoids, Fatty oil Updated: October 24, 2026 Sources include an EMA HMPC monograph. Its scope is limited to the specified species, plant part and preparation; this is not professional approval. ## What is it used for? - T Traditional use EMA recognises tea made from caraway fruit as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic relief of digestive disorders such as bloating and flatulence. This use is based on long-standing experience. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Tea Crushed or whole fruit is steeped in boiling water and drunk warm. See a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks. **Amount:** 0.5–2 g in 150 ml boiling water, 1–3 times a day **Duration limit:** 2 weeks \[1\] ## Safety & interactions Minimum age: 12 years - Not recommended for children under 12 due to lack of adequate data. - Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been established. - Do not use if allergic to caraway, carrot-family plants such as fennel, anise, celery, coriander or dill, mugwort or birch. - Not recommended for people with liver disease, inflamed bile ducts, gallstones or other biliary disorders, or lack of stomach acid (achlorhydria). - See a doctor if symptoms worsen or last more than 2 weeks. \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - No known side effects #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Frequently asked questions Is caraway good for gas? EMA recognises caraway tea as a traditional use for digestive complaints such as bloating and wind. This is based on long-standing experience, not clinical trials. Is caraway the same as cumin? No. Caraway is Carum carvi, while cumin is Cuminum cyminum. The EMA assessment covers caraway. How do you make caraway tea? According to EMA, 0.5–2 g of crushed fruit is steeped in 150 ml of boiling water and drunk 1–3 times a day. Can caraway be used for colic in babies? EMA does not recommend use in children under 12 due to lack of data. Ask your doctor about your baby's colic. Can I drink caraway tea while pregnant? EMA does not recommend use in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been established. Spice amounts in food are not covered by this assessment. ## Sources Source type is not an efficacy rating. A monograph may document traditional use or safety. Claim numbers link to the relevant source; the access date does not indicate professional approval. 1. [European Union herbal monograph on Carum carvi L., fructus](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-carum-carvi-l-fructus_en.pdf) EMA HMPC · 2015 · Monograph Source accessed: October 24, 2026 ### Cite This Page Caraway (Carum carvi). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/caraway/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [How to Prepare Herbal Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/how-to-prepare-herbal-tea/) - [Same Name, Different Plants](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/same-name-different-plants/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Frequently asked questions Sources Related herbs ## Related herbs ### [Peppermint Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/peppermint-oil/) A Strong clinical evidence Mentha × piperita Gastro-resistant peppermint oil capsules may ease IBS cramps, wind and pain; oil rubbed on the forehead may ease mild tension headache. 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