Caraway Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Carum carvi
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation
Parts Used: Seed
Note Classification: Middle to Top
Aroma:Strong, warm, sweet, spicy
Largest Producing Countries: Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Russia

Traditional Use: Used in carminative, stomachic, and laxative preparations and as a flavoring ingredient in pharmaceuticals. Caraway has an affinity with the digestive system. It has many culinary applications, and gives rye bread its characteristic flavor.

Properties:Antihistaminic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, larvicidal, stimulant, stomachic, tonic

Benefits: Bronchitis, colds, colic, coughs, flatulence, indigestion, poor appetite, stomach cramps. Caraway can be added to a blend and rubbed on the abdomen for stomach and menstrual cramps.

Blends Well With: Jasmine, cinnamon, cassia, and other spices.

Of Interest:Caraway is one of the spices used to flavor the German liqueur Kummel, and is th eprimary flavoring for Rye bread.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-sensitizing; may cause dermal irritation in concentration.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.