Blend of oils noted in research to support healthy intestinal function.
Aromatherapy Notes and Research "Caraway oil capsules are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal complaints, often in conjunction with peppermint oil." (Tisserand/Young page 231)
Tisserand/Young wrote: "Whether supplemented in the diet or applied to the skin, caraway oil inhibited DMBA-induced and croton oil-induced skin tumors in female mice, and caused regression in established papillomas (Shwaireb 1993)." "Dietary caraway oil at 0.01% or 0.1% significantly inhibited the development of pre-malignant colon cancer lesions in rats, partly through maintaining a healthy level of hepatic glutathione and CYP1A1 (Dadkhah et al 2011)." Oregano Essential Oil Improves Intestinal Morphology and Expression of Tight Junction Proteins Associated with Modulation of Selected Intestinal Bacteria and Immune Status in a Pig Model "In conclusion, our results indicate that dietary administration of OEO can reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines and promote the integrity of the intestinal barrier in pigs. The protective effect of OEO on the intestine is associated with the decrease of intestinal E. coli population and the inactivation of the JNK, ERK1/2, Akt, and NF-κB signaling pathways. These results will contribute to a better understanding of the possible mechanisms by which OEO promotes the integrity of the intestinal barrier in pigs." Essential Oils in the Treatment of Intestinal Dysbiosis on PubMed Results: "Carum carvi [Caraway], Lavandula angustifolia [Lavender], Trachyspermum copticum [Ajowan - similar to Thyme ct thymol due to its high thymol content] and Citrus aurantium var. amara [Bitter Orange] essential oils displayed the greatest degree of selectivity, inhibiting the growth of potential pathogens at concentrations that had no effect on the beneficial bacteria examined." Conclusion: "The most promising essential oils for the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis are Carum carvi, Lavandula angustifolia, Trachyspermum copticum, and Citrus aurantium var. amara. The herbs from which these oils are derived have long been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms and the in vitro results of this study suggest that their ingestion will have little detrimental impact on beneficial members of the GIT microflora. More research is needed, however, to investigate tolerability and safety concerns, and verify the selective action of these agents." [HEO's Comment: One impressive conclusion from this study is that these essential oils displayed "selectivity" against detrimental bacteria but had -0- effect on the beneficial bacteria. Our Intestinal Pro blend has these oils with the exception that we used Thyme ct thymol as a substitute for Ajowan due to its consistent availability.]
The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia lists Caraway for the promotion of breast milk and for flatulent colic in children.