Caraway Essential Oil

Description

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Botanical Name Carum carvi
Plant Part Seeds
Extraction Method Steam Distilled
Origin Egypt
Description Caraway is a biennial herb that originated from Asia Minor but is now cultivated in Northern Europe, Africa and Russia. It grows up to 60cm (2 feet) and has soft fern-like leaves, umbels of white/pink flowers and small brown fruit.
Color Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.
Common Uses The therapeutic properties of Caraway Essential Oil include anti-histaminic, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. As an expectorant it helps to clear bronchitis, bronchial asthma and coughs. It is also helpful in cases of sore throats and laryngitis.
Consistency Light
Note Middle
Strength of Aroma Strong
Blends well with Basil, Chamomile, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender and Orange.
Aromatic Scent Caraway Essential Oil has a sweet spicy odor with a slight peppery smell.
History Also known as Meadow Cumin, Caraway is a very old and well known spice, used as far back as the Stone Age. The Egyptians used it as food flavoring, the Romans in bread making and in the Middle Ages the Germans and Austrians in their cooking.
Cautions Non-toxic and non-sensitizing. It may cause skin irritation if used in high concentration. Avoid use during pregnancy.