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Caraway Essential Oil

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.

 

Consistency: Light

 

Aromatic Scent: Caraway Essential Oil has a sweet spicy odor with a slight peppery smell.

 

Note: Middle

 

Strength of Aroma: Strong

 

Blends well with: Basil, Chamomile, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender and Orange.

 

Common Uses: The chemical constituents of Caraway Essential Oil include anti-histamine, antiseptic, astringent, digestive, disinfectant, expectorant, and vermifuge as its properties. As an herbal expectorant, it helps to clear bronchitis, bronchial asthma and coughs. It is also helpful with sore throats and laryngitis.

 

History: Also known as Meadow Cumin, Caraway is a very old and well known spice, used as far back as the Stone Age by the evidence in archaeological digs. The Egyptians used it as a flavouring in foods, the Romans in bread-making, and in the Middle Ages it found popularity among 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.

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