Caraway Seed Essential Oil

$6.99 CAD

Active Ingredient:  Carvone: 87.4%

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 Seed 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.

Uses: Essential oils such as Caraway Seed Oil have substances which include anti-histamine, antiseptic, astringent, digestive, disinfectant, expectorant, and vermifuge as 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.

 

General Information:  Sunrise Botanics provides this essential oils guide for educational purposes only and not as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or resource on uses, safety and precautions for all essential oils Canada, USA and Worldwide. 

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