Caraway seeds are considered a nutrient dense food. Discover other benefits and possible adverse effects in medicinal terms.
Given its spicy flavor and anise-like aroma, caraway seeds are often used as a condiment. However, this is not the only use for plant parts.
Caraway or Carum carvi is a rustic plant native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa that stands out for having bright green leaves, white and pink flowers and fruits with an ellipsoid shape of 3 to 6 millimeters.
Now, in traditional medicine it is used as a carminative, that is, a substance or medicine that prevents the formation of gases and favors their expulsion from the digestive tract. We show you in detail other properties and benefits of this natural remedy.
Caraway properties
Caraway seeds are characterized by being low in calories, but rich in nutrients such as iron, magnesium and phosphorus. In general, a tablespoon of seeds (6 grams) contains the following:
Calories: 21.6.
Carbohydrates: 3.2 grams.
Protein: 1.3 grams.
Fat: 0.9 grams.
Fiber: 2.5 grams.
Iron: 1.1 milligrams (6% of the Daily Value or DV).
Calcium: 44.8 milligrams (4% of the DV).
Magnesium: 16.8 milligrams (4% of the DV).
Phosphorus: 36.9 milligrams (4% of the DV).
Manganese: 0.1 milligrams (4% of the DV).
Potassium: 87.8 milligrams (3% of the DV).
Copper: 0.1 milligrams (3% of the DV).
These seeds are also a source of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, choline, zinc, and selenium. In addition, there is scientific evidence that caraway contains a large number of antioxidants, among which limonene and carvone stand out.
Benefits attributed to it
In Ayurvedic medicine or traditional Indian medicine , caraway seeds are used to detoxify the body, facilitate digestion and improve circulation. Let’s see what benefits these seeds provide according to science.
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