CARAWAY

CARAWAY	(Carum carvi) Top Pick
Other Names	None
Description	Caraway is a biennial plant native to North America, Central Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is also widely cultivated. The slender root stock, with its white taproot, produce hollow stems that grow to 3 feet, producing fine, feathery leaves. The whole plant is pleasantly aromatic. The white to creamy-white flowers bloom May through June, then producing the flat dark-brown fruit. Year one the plant forms a low russet of leaves growing to about 1 foot, but in the second year the hollow, jagged branch stem grows from a white, carrot shaped root, reaching 3 feet.
Classification
Taste	Slightly Bitter
Balance Yin/Yang	Warm
Humor
Uses/Applications	Caraway is a calming herb used to ease flatulent dyspepsia, gas, intestinal colic, and diarrhea, while at the same time stimulating the appetite. It is excellent in the treatment of laryngitis, bronchitis, and coughs due to colds. It is used to increase milk flow in nursing mothers, and as an anti-spasmodic to relieve menstruation pain.
	Fresh Seed	Mix in food or chew a Tsp. at a time.
	Infusion	Take for digestion and to relieve gas. Also taken to aid menstrual cramps.
Combinations	For flatulence or colic combine with Chamomile and Calamus. For diarrhea combine with Agrimony and Bayberry. For Bronchitis combine with White Horehound.
Constituents	Up to 6% Volatile Oil, Fatty Oil, Tannins
Action	Carminative, Anti-Spasmodic, Expectorant, Astringent, Aromatic, Anti-Microbial, Stimulant.
Food Values	None.
Part Used	Seed
Collection	The seeds are ripe when they turn brown. They must be harvested as soon as they are ripe. In the fall cut the stalks 3 inches from the base. Place them in a paper bag to dry in a well ventilated area. When they are dry separate from the plant. To dry bake at a low temperature in the oven or in the hot sun.
Preparation	*Crushed Seeds*	Use 2 - 3 Tsp. of bruised or crushed seeds per cup of boiling water. Steep 20 minutes. Take three times per day
	*Decoction*	Use 2 Tsp. seed to 1 cup water. Boil briefly, then steep covered for 10 minutes and strain. Take 1 cup per day a mouthful at a time. Or Boil 3 Tsp. seed in 1/2 cup milk for a short time and steep for 10 minutes. Take 1 cup per day a mouthful at a time.
	*Extract*	Take 3 drops in liquid three times per day. For colic mix 2 drops in infant formula for 2 feedings, but first check with your pediatrician.
	*Infusion*	Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 Tsp. freshly crushed seed. Infuse 15 minutes. Take three times per day.
	*Oil*	Take 3 - 4 drops three times per day.
	*Powder*	Take 1/2 Tsp. three times per day.
	*Seeds*	Can be chewed.
Growing Directions	Caraway grows easily from seeds planted in the spring. Sow seeds in late summer and you will have fresh seeds the following season. Plant 1/2 inch deep and 8 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil and full sunlight. The plants need to be kept moist but not wet. Keep the bed free of weeds and make sure to water during dry periods. Caraway grows rapidly and is self propagating so watch were you plant it. Do not transplant once the plant is established.
History	Caraway has been found in Mesolithic excavations dating back 5000 years. During the Middle Ages Caraway roots were boiled and eaten as a vegetable. The ancient Egyptians loved the aromatic seed and in Elizabeth England a Caraway Seed Cake was a traditional present to farm workers.
Additional Information	1. Medicinal use has remained unchanged throughout history. 2. Modern research found 2 chemicals, carvol and arvene, in Caraway seeds that smooth the muscle tissue of the digestive tract.
Cautions	1. Do not give seeds to infants or young children. Use the extract. 2. Do not use medicinally if you are pregnant.
Magick Information
Gender:	Masculine
Planet:	Mercury
Element:	Air
Deity:	None
Powers:	Mental Powers, Protection.
Magickal Uses:	Caraway protects against all evil spirits, entities, and negativity. It is also used to strengthen memory and ward off evil and illness.

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