Caraway Essential Oil
The Caraway herb is native to Europe and western Asia, it has been naturalized in North America, and cultivated in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Russia. The essential oil is derived by steam distillation from the dried ripe seed or fruit. It was well known in classic days, and it is believed that its use originated with the ancient Arabs, who called the 'seeds' Karawya, a name they still bear in the East, and clearly the origin of our word and the Latin name Carvi.
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| Botanical Name: | Carum Carvi L. |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Apium carvi carum, caraway fruit |
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| Parts Used: | Dried ripe seed |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation. |
| Appearance: | Pale yellowish brown liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Strong, warm, spicy sweet |
| Perfume note: | Top. |
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| Blends well with: | Basil, chamomile, coriander, frankincense, ginger, lavender and orange. |
| Historical Uses: | Used as a spice and medicinally for dyspepsia, colic, bronchitis, menstrual cramps and flatulent colic in children. |
| Modern Uses: | Much used as a fragrance and flavouring in pharmaceuticals, and medicinally for dyspepsia, colic, bronchitis, menstrual cramps. Used as a fragrance in toothpastes, mouthwashes, cosmetics and perfumes, and as a flavouring in most major food groups. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non sensitizing may cause dermal irritation in some individuals. Photosensitive (avoid sun-exposure). |
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