Essential Oil Profile Caraway
Traditional Use: 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 Constituents: Acetaldehyde, Cumuninic aldehyde, Furfurol, Carvone and Limonene. 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: Bay, black pepper, cinnamon, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, mandarin Of Interest: Caraway is one of the spices used to flavor the German liqueur Kummel, and is the primary flavoring for Rye bread. Safety Data: May cause skin irritation. |
