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CARUM CARVI

CARAWAY Sushavi

This perennial plant is found in the wild in North America, Europe, and Asia. Caraway is best known in Europe in the making of rye bread, where the addition of caraway seeds aids in the digestion of starch. It is also a favorite addition to laxative herbs, tempering their violent effects.

PROPERTIES

Caraway is a pungent, heating/drying agent, known for its stimulant and carminative properties. As an antispasmodic, caraway will soothe the muscles in the digestive process. It can also relax uterine tissue and is therefore beneficial for menstrual cramps.

Part of Plant Used The seed.

Conditions Treated Caraway aids the digestive process, both internally and in external application. It soothes indigestion, gas, colic, flatulence, and accumulation of toxins and fluids. It is also beneficial as a scalp treatment. The oil can be used as an enema for intestinal parasites. A stomach massage with a very small amount of the oil will reduce flatulence. Caraway seeds can be added to any laxative to temper its strength and to soothe the colon.

Form Taken Teas, as an oil for stomach massage, in an inhaler, and as a spice to aid the digestion of starches.

Used with Other Herbs? Caraway blends well with dill, fennel, anise, basil, cardamom, and jasmine.

HOW TO USE

 Caraway reduces vátha and kapha, and increases pitta. It clears kapha mucus buildup and soothes vátha emotion. Caraway increases pitta digestive fire.

 Eat a teaspoonful of the seeds to aid digestion, or make an infusion.

 Finely crush 9 teaspoonsful of seeds using a pestle and mortar.

 Place the seeds in a pot and add boiling water.

 Allow the infusion to stand for 20 minutes, then strain and drink as needed, up to 3 cups a day.