Caraway is a bi-annual herb that originated from Asia Minor, but is now cultivated in Northern Europe, Africa and Russia. It grows up to 60cm (2 feet) and has soft fern-like leaves, umbels of white/pink flowers and small brown fruit. Caraway oil is known to reduce gas (flatulence). The oil is used in India for parasites in a basti (enema) and is not commonly used in aromatherapy. However, Caraway also helps in mental clarity and alertness. Caraway oil has a sweet spicy odor with a slight peppery smell. It has a very heating and drying energy, with carminative. Stimulant, and antispasmodic effects, working on digestive tissues and scalp. It mixes well with Dill oil, Fennel oil, Anise oil, Basil oiland Jasmine oil.

Uses of Caraway Oil

Used in Cooking.

Good for gas, indigestion and colic problems.

Used in perfumes in a very diluted form.

Used for sweet breath.