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Caraway

Caraway

Latin Name: Carum carvi
Description of Appearance: Caraway is a biennial plant with finely divided feathery leaves and small white or pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Caraway
  • Caraway Seed

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Menstrual pain relief

Active Ingredients: Carvone, which has analgesic and antispasmodic effects
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Seeds can be brewed into tea or taken as a supplement

Increasing breast milk production

Active Ingredients: Carvone and flavonoids, which can stimulate milk flow
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Seeds can be consumed as a tea or added to food

Improving digestion and relieving digestive discomfort

Active Ingredients: Carvone and limonene, which have carminative and antispasmodic properties
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Seeds can be chewed directly, brewed into tea, or taken as a supplement

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Carvone

Description Carvone is a naturally occurring terpenoid that is commonly found in essential oils of caraway, dill, spearmint, and other aromatic plants. It has a characteristic minty aroma and taste.

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Dill

Dill
Latin Name: Anethum graveolens
Description of Appearance: Dill is a feathery green herb with thin, delicate leaves that grow on long, slender stems. It produces small yellow flowers that eventually turn into seeds.
Common Names:
  • Dill
  • Dill Weed
  • Dill Seed

Mint

Mint
Latin Name: Mentha
Description of Appearance: Mint plants typically have bright green leaves that are often toothed or serrated. They have a refreshing aroma and are commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.
Common Names:
  • Mint
  • Spearmint
  • Peppermint
  • Mentha piperita