Carum carvi Caraway
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Carum carvi Caraway (Carum carvi).
Parts usedSeed
PreparationsChew seeds; carminative tea; culinary spice.
Primary actionsCarminative; antispasmodic; galactagogue (traditional)
SystemsDigestive
NotesClassic carminative seed for gas and infant colic (via nursing parent’s tea).
Pleasant, bread‑spice flavor; blends with fennel and anise.
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