Caraway spice is an excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc & magnesium.
It’s seeds are a rich source of certain vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C & Vitamin E.
Aromatic, stimulant & carminative, it can be used as a cordial to ease dyspepsia & hysteria.
Caraway is effective in treating acid reflux when used in combination with peppermint, including symptoms of fullness & mild gastrointestinal spasms.
Distilled caraway water is used to ease flatulent colic in infants & is an excellent children's medicine.
The oil is applied to treat flatulence & stomach disorders.
Caraway is also effective in improving symptoms of upset stomach, stomach cramping & spasms, nausea & vomiting.
Caraway decoction or poultice can be used on bruises, wounds & burns to prevent infections.
The bruised fruits can be used to remove pain from bad earache & as a poultice to take away bruises.
Caraway staves off infections, skin diseases.
Its seed extract may also be used in the treatment of scabies.
The seeds help reduce pre-menstrual syndrome like pain in lower abdomen, bloating & water retention in the body, nausea & loss of appetite.Caraway supports the urinary, menstrual issues & female reproductive systems.
Caraway seeds are used to tone up & cleanse the uterus post delivery & to induce or increase milk production. Add caraway seeds to your post-pregnancy diet for better lactation.
Caraway benefits the immune & cardiovascular systems.
Caraway seeds help in preventing a variety of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack & artery congestion.
Caraway tea can be used to improve the symptoms of asthma & other respiratory problems such as cough, bronchitis & colds.
A decoction is used as a warm compress to treat sciatica, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, gout & arthritis.
Caraway seed can also provide relief from piles. Sitting in a tub filled with a warm decoction of caraway seeds helps ease the pain in piles & in lower pelvic pain in women.
Caraway seed oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.
The use of Caraway seeds taken twice a day improves eyesight.
A decoction of warm caraway can be gargled twice a day to alleviate toothache & sore throat.
It is a rich source of anti-oxidant compounds negate the effect of free radicals produced as a result of biochemical reactions, thereby preventing the formation & proliferation of cancer cells.
Prevents impotency in males by stimulating sperm production.
Promotes the activity of glands, thereby maintaining the overall physiology of the body.
Regulates the function of kidneys, cleaning the body of waste materials & toxins.
Caraway seeds add bulk to the food on account of its rich dietary fiber content, which regulates bowel movement & prevents constipation.
Caraway seeds may also be used as antihelminthic to remove helminths like hook worms from the intestinal tract.
PRECAUTIONS:
Too much of spices in the food can cause gastrointestinal irritation & stomach ulcers.
Caraway can lower blood sugar levels for diabetics.
Caraway may have narcotic side effects such as drowsiness, nausea & mental clouding.
Caraway in herbal medicine preparation is not recommended for pregnant women. Caraway has been used to start menstruation & might cause miscarriage & abortion.
RECIPES:
Caraway is widely used as a flavoring for seed & seed cakes.
It features in savory dishes, including cabbage soups & sauerkraut.
Caraway seeds are also a staple of savory meat dishes, particularly in roasts & goulash.
The roots may be boiled & treated like cooked parsnips or carrots.
The young leaves can be used in salads or for seasoning soups & stews.
The seeds give rye bread its characteristic taste.
They are also good in potato soup, cheese spreads & salad dressings.
Caraway Tea:
Add 1 tsp of bruised seeds to 1 cup of water, bring to the boil, cover & leave off the heat to infuse for 10 minutes.
Drink before meal times.
It is a warming remedy that is especially effective against stomach cramps. Eases bloating & strengthens the digestive system,helps with acid reflux.
For toothache burn caraway seeds & let the smoke go on your sore tooth.
For stomach ache & abdominal pain fry caraway seeds on pan without oil, until browned.
Make a tincture with vodka.
Take 1 tbsp before meals or with pain.
When you got a cold just before it really kicks off, make a tea with caraway seeds, add a little drop of vodka & drink.
It will make you sweat & stops the cold.
In case of Erysipelas:
Caraway staves off infections, skin diseases.
Its seed extract may also be used in the treatment of scabies.
The seeds help reduce pre-menstrual syndrome like pain in lower abdomen, bloating & water retention in the body, nausea & loss of appetite.Caraway supports the urinary, menstrual issues & female reproductive systems.
Caraway seeds are used to tone up & cleanse the uterus post delivery & to induce or increase milk production. Add caraway seeds to your post-pregnancy diet for better lactation.
Caraway benefits the immune & cardiovascular systems.
Caraway seeds help in preventing a variety of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack & artery congestion.
Caraway tea can be used to improve the symptoms of asthma & other respiratory problems such as cough, bronchitis & colds.
A decoction is used as a warm compress to treat sciatica, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, gout & arthritis.
Caraway seed can also provide relief from piles. Sitting in a tub filled with a warm decoction of caraway seeds helps ease the pain in piles & in lower pelvic pain in women.
Caraway seed oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.
The use of Caraway seeds taken twice a day improves eyesight.
A decoction of warm caraway can be gargled twice a day to alleviate toothache & sore throat.
It is a rich source of anti-oxidant compounds negate the effect of free radicals produced as a result of biochemical reactions, thereby preventing the formation & proliferation of cancer cells.
Prevents impotency in males by stimulating sperm production.
Promotes the activity of glands, thereby maintaining the overall physiology of the body.
Regulates the function of kidneys, cleaning the body of waste materials & toxins.
Caraway seeds add bulk to the food on account of its rich dietary fiber content, which regulates bowel movement & prevents constipation.
Caraway seeds may also be used as antihelminthic to remove helminths like hook worms from the intestinal tract.
PRECAUTIONS:
Too much of spices in the food can cause gastrointestinal irritation & stomach ulcers.
Caraway can lower blood sugar levels for diabetics.
Caraway may have narcotic side effects such as drowsiness, nausea & mental clouding.
Caraway in herbal medicine preparation is not recommended for pregnant women. Caraway has been used to start menstruation & might cause miscarriage & abortion.
RECIPES:
Caraway is widely used as a flavoring for seed & seed cakes.
It features in savory dishes, including cabbage soups & sauerkraut.
Caraway seeds are also a staple of savory meat dishes, particularly in roasts & goulash.
The roots may be boiled & treated like cooked parsnips or carrots.
The young leaves can be used in salads or for seasoning soups & stews.
The seeds give rye bread its characteristic taste.
They are also good in potato soup, cheese spreads & salad dressings.
Caraway Tea:
Add 1 tsp of bruised seeds to 1 cup of water, bring to the boil, cover & leave off the heat to infuse for 10 minutes.
Drink before meal times.
It is a warming remedy that is especially effective against stomach cramps. Eases bloating & strengthens the digestive system,helps with acid reflux.
For toothache burn caraway seeds & let the smoke go on your sore tooth.
For stomach ache & abdominal pain fry caraway seeds on pan without oil, until browned.
Make a tincture with vodka.
Take 1 tbsp before meals or with pain.
When you got a cold just before it really kicks off, make a tea with caraway seeds, add a little drop of vodka & drink.
It will make you sweat & stops the cold.
In case of Erysipelas:
Mix mugwort, caraway seeds & rye flour.
Heat it over the pan, not burning it.
Place it in between the cloth & hold on affected part of the body as hot as possible.
Digestive Tea:
Take equal parts of following herbs:
Nettle, caraway seeds, thyme, sage, basil, flax seeds, fennel, coriander.
Mix it all & make a tea with 1 tsp to 1 cup of hot water.
Take before meals for constipation for 14 days.
Caraway Seed Cookies:
400 g butter,room temperature
1.5 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp caraway seeds
5 eggs
1.5 dl water
700 g flour
For a sprinkle:
Mix 1 tsp caraway seeds with 0,5 tsp of salt
Mix butter, salt, sugar, eggs, caraway seeds together.
Add water & flour,make a smooth dough.
Add more water if needed.
Place into the refrigerator for a few hours.
Form finger wide & - length sticks out of the dough.
Place over the cooking tray, leaving a small space in between.
Brush with egg & sprinkle the caraway seed mix over.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180-200 C for 10-12 min. or until golden brown.
Squash & Red Currant Jam:
320 g squash, flesh grated or cut into small chunks
450 g red currants
200 g sugar
180 ml water
4 g caraway seeds
Place the currants into the pot along with sugar, heat until juice runs out, add water.
Add prepared squash & caraway seeds.
Heat through.
Pour into sterilized jars, close airtight for storing.
Cabbage & Sausage Soup:
300 g white cabbage
1 leek
300 g swede
2 carrots
3 potatoes
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp thyme
ca 1.5 l water
2 stock cubes, vegetable
1 bay leaf
400 g frankfurters or similar sausages, sliced or cubes
1 tsp salt
basil
Chop all the vegetables.
Fry leek & cabbage in the pot with oil.
Add swede, carrots, tomato puree, caraway seeds & thyme, stir.
Add water along with stock cubes.
Boil for ca 5 min.
Add potatoes & boil further 5 min.
Add sausages, boil 5 min.
Season & when soup is ready, take off the heat & sprinkle basil on top.
BEAUTY:
Caraway seeds help in reducing the signs of aging like fine lines, patches on skin, dark spots & wrinkles.
Digestive Tea:
Take equal parts of following herbs:
Nettle, caraway seeds, thyme, sage, basil, flax seeds, fennel, coriander.
Mix it all & make a tea with 1 tsp to 1 cup of hot water.
Take before meals for constipation for 14 days.
Caraway Seed Cookies:
400 g butter,room temperature
1.5 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp caraway seeds
5 eggs
1.5 dl water
700 g flour
For a sprinkle:
Mix 1 tsp caraway seeds with 0,5 tsp of salt
Mix butter, salt, sugar, eggs, caraway seeds together.
Add water & flour,make a smooth dough.
Add more water if needed.
Place into the refrigerator for a few hours.
Form finger wide & - length sticks out of the dough.
Place over the cooking tray, leaving a small space in between.
Brush with egg & sprinkle the caraway seed mix over.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180-200 C for 10-12 min. or until golden brown.
Squash & Red Currant Jam:
320 g squash, flesh grated or cut into small chunks
450 g red currants
200 g sugar
180 ml water
4 g caraway seeds
Place the currants into the pot along with sugar, heat until juice runs out, add water.
Add prepared squash & caraway seeds.
Heat through.
Pour into sterilized jars, close airtight for storing.
Cabbage & Sausage Soup:
300 g white cabbage
1 leek
300 g swede
2 carrots
3 potatoes
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp thyme
ca 1.5 l water
2 stock cubes, vegetable
1 bay leaf
400 g frankfurters or similar sausages, sliced or cubes
1 tsp salt
basil
Chop all the vegetables.
Fry leek & cabbage in the pot with oil.
Add swede, carrots, tomato puree, caraway seeds & thyme, stir.
Add water along with stock cubes.
Boil for ca 5 min.
Add potatoes & boil further 5 min.
Add sausages, boil 5 min.
Season & when soup is ready, take off the heat & sprinkle basil on top.
BEAUTY:
Caraway seeds help in reducing the signs of aging like fine lines, patches on skin, dark spots & wrinkles.
Also improves skin & hair texture.
MAGIC:
Caraway has the power to prevent theft of objects, property & lover’s hearts.
Used to help children stay safe from illness & general harm, protection, clarity of mind, passion & healing.
Carry caraway seeds to protect from wicked spirits, creatures & clears old negativities.
Caraway is often added to love potions to keep lovers from being unfaithful.
The seeds are placed in poppets & used in spells to find one’s mate.
Caraway is said to inspire lust when baked into cakes or breads.
The seeds of caraway were prescribed for bringing bloom to the cheeks of pale faced young maidens.
For peaceful sleep, free from nightmares, place a small bowl with caraway seeds under the bed.
MAGIC:
Caraway has the power to prevent theft of objects, property & lover’s hearts.
Used to help children stay safe from illness & general harm, protection, clarity of mind, passion & healing.
Carry caraway seeds to protect from wicked spirits, creatures & clears old negativities.
Caraway is often added to love potions to keep lovers from being unfaithful.
The seeds are placed in poppets & used in spells to find one’s mate.
Caraway is said to inspire lust when baked into cakes or breads.
The seeds of caraway were prescribed for bringing bloom to the cheeks of pale faced young maidens.
For peaceful sleep, free from nightmares, place a small bowl with caraway seeds under the bed.
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