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Caraway

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A warm, earthy seed, chewed or brewed, traditionally used to relieve gas, bloating, and colicky cramps.

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Steep 1 teaspoon of lightly crushed caraway seeds in hot water for 10 minutes for a teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or chew a small pinch after a meal to ease gas and bloating.

How much: 1 teaspoon crushed seeds as teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, or a pinch chewed after meals.

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Caraway is the warm, slightly peppery seed found in rye breads and old-fashioned 'gripe' remedies, and it has been trusted for centuries to chase away gas, bloating, and crampy digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More →. A simple teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → of the crushed seeds is a classic after-meal comfort, and a weak version is a traditional soother for a colicky baby (with a doctor's okay).

The seeds are gentle and food-friendly. As with most aromatic seeds, only the concentrated oil and large medicinal doses call for caution.

Ways to prepare it

Anti-gas tea: Lightly crush 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, steep in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes, and sip after meals to ease bloating.
After-meal chew: Chew a small pinch of caraway seeds after eating to settle gas and aid digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More →.

⚖️ Cautions

  • Food and tea amounts are very gentle.
  • Avoid large medicinal doses in pregnancy; the concentrated oil is strong and not for casual use.
  • Those with gallstones should be cautious with large amounts.

📚 Why we trust it

  • A traditional carminative (anti-gas) seed
  • Long used for bloating, gas, and colic

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An old, humble seed that has eased many a troubled stomach. Trust the quiet wisdom of simple, time-tested things.

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