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Herb name: Caraway, Carum carvi

herbs - caraway

Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Useful plant parts: mature fruits

Description: The caraway is a medicinal plant with a thick, spindle-shaped root. During the first year of growth, ground leaves from the root grow out. During the second year, an upright stem is formed gradually. The leaves are thin and divided in small feather-like shapes. The flowers are usually white, sometimes reddish. Mature fruits can be split in two falciform parts.

   

Collecting period and locations: Caraway is a relatively widespread meadow plant, that can be located in embankments, around paths, and often on meadows. Concerning the collection of this plant, the fruits are picked from July to September, as soon as they acquire a brown color. The fruits and are than dried using a place with warm and dry air.

Medicinal properties and applications: The caraway is one of the best means against flatulency. Its carminative action, is the most important property of this plant. In addition, although there is no greater medicinal importance, caraway is often used as a spice due to its specific aroma.

Caraway can also be added as a spice to many different meals, such as green cabbage salad, various types of meat sauces, but to many other meals as well.

   

Active compounds: Essential oil containing limonine, carveol and carvone.

Recipe: One full teaspoon of crushed fruits of caraway are added to a quarter liter of boiling water and after 10-15 minutes the tea is strained. Tea is usully used while still warm.

 

 

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