Overview
Black Caraway is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for gas and flatulence. These little black seeds are marvellous for calming and strengthening digestion. It is an effective destagnator of the lungs, uterus, channels and mind.
How Black Caraway Helps with Gas and Flatulence
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Black Caraway has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing gas and flatulence:
- Potency (Virya): Heating
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Pungent
- Taste (Rasa): Pungent, bitter
- Qualities (Guna): Dry, light, penetrating
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent, bitter
- Quality (Guna)
- Dry, light, penetrating
- Potency (Virya)
- Heating
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent
- Dosha Effect
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- Key Constituents
- Alkaloids Asparagine, arginine, nigellidine Flavonoid glycosides Quercetin, kaempferol Saponins PhytosterolsշVLWRVWHUROVWLJmasterol Volatile oil Thymol, carvone, limonene Fats Omega 3 and 6 oils, tryptophan (Tierra 1992, Williamson 2002)
- Dhatu
- Plasma, blood, reproductive
- Srotas
- Digestive, urinary, female reproductive, respiratory
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
Hingvashtaka Churna: Hingu (asafoetida — Ferula assa-foetida), Saindhava (rock salt), Shunthi (dry ginger — Zingiber officinale), Krishna Jiraka (black cumin — Nigella sativa), Pippali (long pepper — Piper longum), Yamani (Trachyspermum ammi), and Maricha (black pepper — Piper nigrum) — these eight ingredients constitute Hingvashtaka.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 3: Churnakalpana (Powder Preparations)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 3: Churnakalpana (Powder Preparations)
Safety & Precautions
Contraindications: Pregnancy, as the seeds can; cause miscarriage in large dose
Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known. Chapter 6 PLANT PROFILES
Other Herbs for Gas and Flatulence
See all herbs for gas and flatulence on the Gas and Flatulence page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.