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Carum carvi

Plant Name: Carum carvi

Family: Umbelliferae

Category:

Common names: Caraway

Properties: Acrid, Sweet Warm

Western Functions: Analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, antianxiety, antibacterial, antisceptic, diuretic, fungicidal, muscle relaxant,
soporific, stimulant, tonic, urinary antiseptic,

Energetic Functions: 1. Strengthens the urinary organs, soothes irritation and expels stones 2. Promotes menstruation and lactation 3. Drains dampness, benefits digestion, 4. Benefits the Lungs, transforms phlegm, relaxes the bronchi 5. Other: Anti parasitic (topically - essential oil), injuries and contusions (topically - essential oil)

Indications:
1. Strengthens the urinary organs, soothes irritation and expels stones: Bedwetting, testicle pain, urinary stones, irritated bladder, Gout - not as strong as fennel
2. Promotes menstruation and lactation: Irregular menses, amennorhea, insufficient breast milk
3. Drains dampness, benefits digestion - intestines qi stagnation and intestines cold dampness -
stronger than aniseed or fennel
4. Benefits the Lungs, transforms phlegm, relaxes the bronchi: Damp cold phlegm in the lungs, bronchitis
5. Other: Anti parasitic (topically - essential oil), injuries and contusions (topically - essential oil)

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Habitat: .

Combinations:

Caution:
Caution: Essential oil is a mucous membrane irritant
Preparation:

Preparation: fruits (seeds) are infused, essential oil is used topically, diluted with a base oil

Dosage: 5-10 grams as tea or in formula.

Notes:
Found in Mesolithic food remnants. Used for more than 5000 years. Appeared in a cookbook from 1390.