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The scientist Cullen regarded Caraway as a strong carminative. It is stimulant and aromatic. It has been recommended in the form of poultices for swellings in the breast and the testicles. It is one of the four hot seeds. It can be used in an infusion injected into the external auditory duct, or in the form of tea in cases of tympanitis, leucorrhea, windy colics and amenorrhea. It is frequently used in veterinary medicine. Essence of Caraway has sometimes been used as a stimulant and slight rubefacient in the form of liniment. The powder of the fruit was a component of Caraway plaster formerly, applied to the epigastrium to fortify the stomach.
Caraway is a two-in-one plant. The bright green, feathery leaves have a mild flavor; somewhere between that of parsley and dill, while the seeds, a spice, have a strong aroma and pungent taste. The plant is grown commercially for its seed in northern Europe, the United States, and North Africa.
History
The plant was extensively used by the Romans and was well established in English kitchens in the Middle Ages, when it was cooked with fruit, especially spit-roast apples, and in cakes and bread. The leaves were chopped into soups and salads. In Germany and Austria - still the prime users of the plant - the seeds were cooked with vegetables, especially cabbage and its preserved form, sauerkraut.
Characteristics
A biennial, the plant grows to a height of up to 24 inches, with a spread of 12 inches, and has thick, tapering roots rather like those of parsnip. The leaves resemble those of the carrot in shape. The flowers, in umbellifer clusters, are white tinged with pink and appear in midsummer. The pointed-oval seeds are dark brown, almost black.
Growing Tips
The seeds are sown outdoors in early fall. They like a good soil and partial shade. They should be harvested in the second year, just before they ripen. Hang them upside down to dry, the heads tied into a paper bag to catch the falling seeds.
How to Use
The leaves may be used in salads and soups, the seeds in baked goods, in dumplings, cream cheese, and meat dishes such as goulash.
Traditionally the seeds are used in potpourri and scented clothes bags to repel moths. When crushed they are very pungent but will give an unusual fragrance to soap and toilet waters. The essential oil is also used commercially to perfume soaps and toilet water. When chewed the seeds will sweeten the breath.
Medicinally, caraway is well known to reduce colic in babies and flatulence in adults. Its calming effects on the bowels are based in its anti-spasmodic activity on the bowel's muscular wall. Adding some caraway seeds to an herbal tea will help fight a cold or flu.
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Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
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