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Caraway

Did you know Caraway seeds were mentioned in an ancient Egyptian medical texts dating back to the 1500 B.C. as a digestive aid? Today, the aromatic spice is still a favorite for settling the stomach and soothing the digestive tract.


One reference source described Caraway as "one of the only a handful of herbs whose major medicinal use has remained unchanged throughout history". The versatile kitchen spice invigorates digestive health, and adds a flavorful taste to herbal tea blends.
Of course, for culinary purposes, Caraway adds its distinctive taste to homemade breads, biscuits, cakes, or add to soups, sauerkraut and other savory foods. COMMON NAMES: Karve, Karvia, Kimmel Seed, Kummel Seed, Shia Jeera.




Common use:
Promotes healthy digestion; alleviates gas, bloating & nausea; gastrointestinal cramps; menstrual cramps; culinary spice.


Posted: Jun 16 2009, 08:30 PM by Admin | with no comments
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