What does it help with
- Bloating, infant koliky, plynatost
- Breast milk support
- Intestinal cramps
- Digestive support
Active compounds
Essential oils (carvone 60–65 %, limonene), flavonoids.
Carvone relaxes intestinal smooth muscle — a direct spasmolytic effect.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – September
Plant partsripe seeds
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaSpiceOilGripe water (for infants)
Pro tip: Caraway tea: crushed seeds just before pouring — otherwise essential oils escape.
Recipes
1 Caraway tea ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds, steep 8 min. Drink after meals.
2 Caraway in dishes ▾
Fill a dry, clean jar with dried herb. Pour in olive or sunflower oil so the plant is completely submerged. Seal and place in a sunny spot for 4–6 weeks. Strain through gauze. Apply directly to the skin or use as a base for ointment.
3 Caraway gripe water for infants ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 1 tsp crushed seeds, steep 10 min, strain through gauze. Let cool to body temperature. Give lukewarm from a bottle for infant colic — works like fennel water.
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