Caraway Essential Oil
In 1999, I took a trip to the Czech Republic to see a dear friend who had been a foreign exchange student my senior year of high school. On this trip my love of caraway blossomed. It was used in the bread, the beer, the cooking, and it was so delicious! Honestly, I had tasted it before, but being immersed in a culture that used it so much truly changed my perspective and appreciation for this spice.
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What is caraway essential oil used for, what are the benefits? Why is this an exciting special?
Caraway essential oil comes from the caraway plant, a member of the carrot family and closely related to dill, fennel, anise, and cumin. Caraway seeds yield an essential oil bursting with healing and soothing compounds that offer a range of powerful properties. It is a rich in antioxidants. Historically, both in spice and as an essential oil,it has been known as a digestive- soothing and calming upset stomachs, aiding digestion & supporting our gastrointestinal system. In clinical studies, Caraway essential oil, when taken internally, exhibited properties that helped reduce appetite and supported managing weight when combined with exercise.
Caraway essential oil smells herbaceous and woody. A drop or two of Caraway to an oil blends adds a warm yet fresh note. Historically, the use of the seed goes way back. Archaeological digs have found fossilized caraway seeds in Stone Age dwellings. Which suggests that humans have used the seed for at least 8,000 years. The ancient Egyptians are also known to have used caraway in herbal preparations.
The aroma comes from the chemical compound Carvone,which makes up about 50-60% of the chemical composition. Carvone gives the flavor that makes the seeds in dishes like sauerkraut, rye bread, and German sausages stand out. Limonene, a constituent commonly found in citrus oils,makes up about 30% of the chemical composition of caraway essential oil, and is known for its cleansing properties. This makes Caraway essential oil an ideal tool for oral care and keeping teeth looking clean.
If you go to www.pubmed.gov
and search Caraway Essential Oil, you will find 157 published scientific studies of caraway essential oil on a variety of topics, looking at the antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic benefits, as well as looking at how it aids digestion and so much more!
Caraway Uses and Benefits
Massage a drop of caraway onto the abdomen to soothing gastrointestinal distress and muscle spasms.
Add one drop Caraway oil and one drop Clove oil to water and use as a daily mouth rinse
Apply one drop of Caraway oil to your toothbrush when brushing teeth both morning and night to help maintain a clean mouth.
Diffuse three to four drops for a sweet, calming aroma that is uplifting.
Add one drop Caraway oil and one drop Lavender oil to warm bath water for a uniquely relaxing aroma.
Add a drop of caraway to honey to support milk production lactating mothers.
After a large meal, take 1 drop of Caraway internally to support digestion.
Use caraway essential oil in cooking. Add a toothpick of essential oil to dish, as essential oils are strong, less is more. You can always add another toothpick of flavor, but you can not take it out if it is too much.
Caraway essential oil pairs well with other digestive herbs and spice oils such as Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, and Coriander, Peppermint and Spearmint. Caraway oil also blends well with herb and citrus oils, such as Roman Chamomile, lavender or Bergamot oil. Try a special diffuser blend or personal blend, and see how caraway can be a calming and soothing component to a custom blend.