Description : Caraway oil is extracted from Carum carvi (also known as Apium carvi) of the Umbelliferae family and is also known as carum. Also known as Meadow Cumin, it is a very old, well known spice, used as far back as the Stone Age, while the Egyptians used it as food flavoring, the Romans in bread-making and in the Middle Ages the Germans and Austrians used it in their cooking. Traditionally this herb is associated with sharp eyesight and a sweet breath.

Constituents : Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.327 mg (22%), Niacin (Vit. B3) 4.579 mg (31%), Vitamin B6 0.435 mg (33%), Folate (Vit. B9) 10 µg (3%), Vitamin B12 0 µg (0%), Vitamin C 7.7 mg (13%), Vitamin E 3.33 mg (22%), Vitamin K 5.4 µg (5%), Calcium 931 mg (93%), Iron 66.36 mg (531%), Magnesium 366 mg (99%), Phosphorus 499 mg (71%), Potassium 1788 mg (38%), Sodium 168 mg (7%), Zinc 4.8 mg (48%)

Uses : Caraway oil is taken by mouth to help people cough up phlegm, improve control of urination, kill bacteria in the body, and relieve constipation. Regular intake of caraway oil is said to protect from all ailments and diseases and keep people healthy and looking young for a long time. It is also used as a fragrance agent in preparing soaps and perfumes.

Benefit : Caraway Essential Oil is very efective in galactogogue, anti-histaminic, antiseptic, cardiac, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, stomachic, disinfectant, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, aperitif, astringent, insecticide, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge substance.