Effect:
anti-flatulence, appetite stimulating, digestive, relaxing
Areas of application:
Intestinal cramps, flatulence, gastrointestinal problems, painful periods, digestive problems in infants and young children, feeling of fullness, nervous stomach disorders, during childbirth, cough, rheumatic toothache and headaches
Plant parts used:
Seeds, leaves, roots
Collection time:
June to July
To find:
In meadows, on railway embankments, embankments, on roadsides, on field verges
Ingredients:
Proteins, flavonoids, essential oil, limonene, carvone, fatty oil, carbohydrates, tannins, resin
Miscellaneous:
☕ Tea: 1 teaspoon of crushed caraway seeds are poured with 1/4 liter of boiling water and strained after 10 minutes. 3 cups daily are sufficient. For infants, dilute the tea 1:1 with boiled water.
Caraway should be identified precisely when collecting, as the risk of confusion with other umbelliferous plants is very high!
Caraway is considered anti-demonic.
Caraway collected on St. John's Day (June 24th) and Vitus Day (June 15th/28th) is considered to be particularly medicinal.
Caraway is one of the oldest spices used in our culture. Some dishes are unimaginable without caraway. The grains can be used to season meat, sauces, soups, vegetables, cheese, salads, bread, cakes and pastries. Caraway should not be missing from sauerkraut.