[[File:Caraway.jpg|thumb|Alt=|350px|left|Caraway]]
Other Names: Alcaravea, Anis Canadien, meridian fennel, Persian cumin, Anis des Prés, Anis des Vosges, Apium carvi, Carraway, Carum carvi, Carum velenovskyi, Carvi, Carvi Commun, Carvi Fructus, Cumin des Montagnes, Cumin des Prés, Faux Anis, Haravi, Jeera, Jira, Kala Jira, Karwiya, Krishan Jeeraka, Krishnajiraka, Kummel, Kummich, Roman Cumin, Semen Cumini Pratensis, Semences de Carvi, Shahijra, Shiajira, Wiesen-Feldkummel, Wild Cumin.<br>
Caraway, or Carum carvi, is a biennial plant in the family of Apliaceae that is native to Asia. Europe and Africa. Caraway is popular for fruits (also known as “seeds”) that has pungent anise-like flavor and aroma and is used for culinary preparations with medicinal benefits.
==Special Precautions of Caraway==
* It also helps in increasing milk in nursing mothers. Moreover, when mother uses caraway, her baby won't suffer from flatulence and indigestion.
* When blended in a cream, it can help to fight itching skin, scalp and skin problems such as acne and reduces bruising.
* Aromatherapy :
**soothe emotional fatigue
**maintain normal digestion
**support healthy respiratory system : Bronchitis, coughing, laryngitis, colds.
**Allergies : Caraway Seed Oil has antihistamine and antimicrobial properties and is very effective in treating mild allergic reactions.
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