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Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Caraway

carum carvi

General Description
This oil is often used as a domestic spice in bread. It is known that this oil can help with menstrual cramps, as well as to increase the appetite. Laryngitis and bronchitis are easy targets for the soothing vapors of caraway. This oil can also promote milk secretion.

How It's Made
The oil is extracted by means of steam distillation of the leaves and seeds of the caraway plant.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Respiratory
Helps with Bronchitis
Helps with Coughs
Helps with Laryngitis

Digestive
Prevents Flatulence
Helps Digestion
Helps with Dyspepsia
Increases Appetite

Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza


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