Caraway

Carum carvi

The essential oil is distilled from the crushed seeds of the caraway. It is one of the few oils obtained mainly from European countries and the plant is related to fennel and dill -all are from the Umbelliferae family.

General properties

• antispasmodic
• carminative
• stimulant
• emmenagogic
• galactagogic
• stomachic
• warming

Blends well with

• aniseed
• cinnamon
• peppermint

General uses

• low body temperature
• poor circulation
• swollen lymph nodes
• abdominal distension
• air swallowing
• colic
• flatulence
• gastritis
• indigestion
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• stimulates digestion
• stomach tonic
• worms
• irritability
• diuretic
• fluid retention
• dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
• increases flow of breast milk
• dizziness
• aching
• arthritis
• gout
• rheumatism
• rheumatoid arthritis
• pleurisy
• scabies

Caution

Do not use in pregnancy. May cause irritation, therefore use low concentrations.