Caraway oil is extracted from the fruits of carum carvi. It is a bi -annual herb originated from Asia minor, but is now cultivated in northern Europe, Africa and Russia. This warming essential oil helps to relieve mental strain and emotional fatigue, while aiding the digestive and urinary system and clearing the respiratory system. At the same time it also fights skin and scalp conditions. The chemical components of caraway oil are acetaldehyde, cumuninic aldehyde, furfurol, carvone and limonene. Caraway oil calms the nerves and soothes mental fatigue, while settling the stomach, nervous digestion, colic, flatulence and gastric spasms. It is an effective tissue re-generator and useful for fighting oily skin while dispersing bruises, reducing boils and cleaning infected wounds. Furthermore, it relieves itching skin and helps to clear acne as well as scalp problems.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Carum carvi |
| Common Name | Roman Cumin, Caraway |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Parts Used | Flowers & Fruits |
| Origin | India |
| Mode Of Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Main Constituents | Carvone, d-limonene |
| Description | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless or pale yellow liquid; darkens and thickens with age |
| Organoleptic Properties | Characteristic odour and taste of caraway herb |
| Refractive Index at 20ºC | 1.485 - 1.497 |
| Solubility | Almost insoluble in water; soluble in 8 volumes 80% or in 1 volume 90% alcohol |
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Uses: In manufacturing liquors and perfuming soaps; flavor for cookies, candies.
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