Caraway

CARUM CARVI

Origin : Hungary

Distilled part : Seeds

Main components : Carvone, limonene

About the plant :

The use of Carvi is attested in ancient Egypt 1500 years before our era, it is a very ancient spice, used since the Middle Ages for its digestive virtues. It entered the composition of many dishes and this plant is quoted in Henry IV of Shakespear: in the second act, Falstaff is invited to have a meal of reinettes and carvi, supposed to facilitate digestion.

For your information :

Here is a few properties of Caraway essential oil:

• It is used for the respiratory tract.
• It will help and improve digestion and reduce gas and bloating.
• It’s a neurotonic oil.

All properties described here are from the bibliography and are provided for information purposes and should not be interpreted as medical prescriptions.

Arôma'plantes advice :

Running out of spices? Feel free to use your carvi essential oil to raise your exotic dishes, it is widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Tip from the Arôma'plantes team.

Based on the bibliography :

Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Danièle Festy
Les propriétés physiques et psychiques des huiles essentielles, Dr Paul Dupont
Huiles essentielles chémotypées, A. Zhiri, D. Baudoux, M.L. Breda

Safety precaution:

Product from organic farming certified by FR BIO 10 - Agriculture hors UE

Essential oil for food use

Therapeutic use of essential oils on medical advice .