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Carum carvi

Description: Caraway promotes gastric secretion and stimulates appetite. It breaks down spasms in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent flatulence, but it is also used to treat menstrual cramps and gallbladder spasms.

Caraway oil is strongly fungicidal, having a stronger anti-fungal and anti-yeast activity than the prescription medication Nystatin.

Typical Preparations: Usually as an herbal tea, but also in infusions, tinctures, encapsulations and as a seasoning.

Medicinal Precautions: To keep the essential oils at maximum potency, store in a glass container protected from light, moisture, and heat.

Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Caraway is often added to love potions to keep lovers from being unfaithful. The seeds are placed in poppets and used in spells to fing one's mate. They are said to inspire lust when baked into cakes or breads. Put some in your wedding cake, or use it instead of rice to throw at the bride and groom. Pigeons are very fond of it too!

What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.