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Caraway Seed

Caraway seed is the dried fruit of Carum carvi, used as a spice with a warm, slightly peppery, anise-like flavor. It is commonly used in rye bread, sauerkraut, cabbage dishes, and spice blends.

Beneficial properties

digestive support aromatic spice contains antioxidants source of fiber carminative traditional use

Nutritional highlights

Caraway seeds provide dietary fiber and small amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and volatile oils such as carvone and limonene.

Caution. May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the Apiaceae family; concentrated caraway products may not be appropriate during pregnancy unless medically advised.

Conditions it helps with

Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion
Includes: Bloating, Flatulence, Indigestion
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Nausea, Vomiting & Food Poisoning
Includes: Nausea
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