Caraway Essential Oil, Organic

Latin Name: Carum Carvi

General Description: Nature's Flavors' Organic Caraway Essential Oil is 100% NOP CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Organic Caraway Essential Oil is produced by steam distillation of the fresh picked organic caraway fruit or seeds. It has been reported to have many properties such as carminative. It is slightly tonic to the stomach and improves bad breath. It is known that this oil can help with menstrual cramps, as well as to increase the appetite. Laryngitis and bronchitis are easy targets for the soothing vapors of caraway. This oil can also promote milk secretion. Organic caraway essential oil is often used as a domestic spice in bread. It also finds use as a spice in cured meats such as pork sausage and beef sausage. Caraway essential oil is also used in candy, chewing gum, and liquors such Kummel. Organic caraway essential oil is also used in organic flavors and perfumes. The main constituent is carvone and it is this aromatic chemical that the flavor chemist at Nature's Flavors is looking to utilize when forming a flavor concentrate or extract.

Ingredients: 100% Organic Caraway Essential Oil

Folklore: Caraway seeds are believed to have been used in Europe longer than any other condiment. Their use was first recorded in Egypt in the medical papyrus of Thebes in 1552 B.C.

How It's Made: The oil is extracted by means of steam distillation of the leaves and seeds of the caraway plant.

Respiratory Uses: Helps with bronchitis. Helps with coughs. Helps with laryngitis.

Digestive Uses: Prevents flatulence. Helps digestion. Helps with dyspepsia. Increases appetite.

Immune System Uses: Battles common cold and influenza.

Safety Guidelines: This oil is non-toxic and will not irritate or sensitize the Skin. Caraway should not be used directly on the Skin. The oil should first be mixed with a diluting or carrier oil.