Caraway Oil

Product 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.

Product Color:

Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

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.

Blends Well With

Basil, Chamomile, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender and Orange.

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.

Caution:

Non-toxic and non-sensitizing. It may cause skin irritation if used in high concentration. Avoid use during pregnancy.