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Caraway Essential Oil Botanical Name: Carum carvi Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation Parts Used: Dried ripe seed or fruit Note Classification: Middle to Top Aroma: Strong, warm, sweet-spicy odor, like rye bread Largest Producing Countries: Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Russia Traditional Use: Used in carminative, stomachic, and laxative preparations and as a flavoring ingredient in pharmaceuticals; also to mask unpleasant tastes and odors. Used primarily in flavors: in bread, cheese, meat, pickles, sauces and seasonings; it is the main ingredient in the Scandinavian “Snaps.” Properties: Antihistaminic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aperitif, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, larvicidal, stimulant, spasmolytic, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge Benefits: Bronchitis, colds, colic, coughs, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastric spasm, laryngitis, nervous indigestion, and poor appetite. Blends Well With: Jasmine, cinnamon, cassia, and other spices. Of Interest: Herbs used to treat dyspepsia, intestinal colic, menstrual cramps, poor appetite, laryngitis, and bronchitis. It promotes milk secretion and is considered specific for flatulent colic in children. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-sensitizing; may cause dermal irritation in concentration.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com