Carum carvi MTÂ is antispasmodic and carminative in action thus soothes digestive tract acting directly on intestinal muscles. It relieves colic, gripping pain, bloating and flatulence. It improves appetite, acts as tonic and expectorant (more suited to children). The benefits on intestinal spasm and flatulence have been proven by research. In Indian medicine, it has a reputation of increasing breast milk production. Caraway oil externally is used for scabies. Carveol showed antiasthmatic and antianaphylactic effects in guinea pigs.
Reference
1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.
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