Tag: Caraway essential oil

Despite commonly being called a seed, the caraway spice is actually the dried, crescent-shaped fruit of the flowering plant, *Carum carvi*. This biennial herb, a member of the parsley family, has been used for thousands of years as a culinary seasoning and medicinal aid. The spice's distinctive, pungent flavor comes from the essential oils contained within its fruit.

With a long history in both culinary and medicinal practices, caraway seeds possess a distinct, pungent flavor due to a high concentration of essential oils. The key active constituents of caraway, primarily carvone and limonene, are responsible for its potent aromatic and therapeutic properties.