Herb
Caraway
A warm, earthy little seed, chewed or brewed, traditionally used to relieve gas, bloating, and cramps.
🌱 What it is
Caraway is a small crescent-shaped seed from a plant in the carrot family, long used in European breads and cooking for its warm, licorice-like flavor.
✨ How it may help
- May help relieve gas and bloating
- May help support comfortable digestion after meals
- May help ease occasional stomach cramping
- May help support a settled gut
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of lightly crushed caraway seeds in hot water for 10 minutes for a tea, or chew a small pinch after a meal to ease gas and bloating.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp whole seed (2 g) · about 7 calories
- Manganese 0.06mg
- Iron 0.3mg
- Fiber 0.8g
- Calcium 14mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Food and tea amounts are very gentle, but large medicinal doses should be avoided in pregnancy, the concentrated oil is strong and not for casual use, and those with gallstones should be cautious with large amounts.
🍃 A note from nature
Tucked inside a humble seed, caraway carries a warmth that has comforted tired stomachs for generations, a small everyday mercy.