Caraway

Scientific Name: Carum carvi

Description

Aromatic seeds for digestion.

Therapeutic Properties

Carminative; Antispasmodic

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Seed tea; Culinary

Dosage

Tea: 1–2 g crushed seed

Precautions

Generally safe; pregnancy caution high doses

Replacement / Alternatives

Fennel; Anise

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany