Caraway

This plant is a member of the Apiaceae family and looks like its cousin the carrot. It’s native to Western Asia, Europe and North Africa and prefers a warm sunny climate Caraway produces a tiny fruit erroneously referred to as a seed. The literature cites several possibilities for the derivation of the name Caraway, many referring it to a blending of the Latin (cuminum for cumin) and Greek (karon, also for cumin) into the current Latin genus, Carum. If you’ve eaten Rye Bread you’ve tasted Caraway fruits.

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Traditional Health Benefits of Caraway

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What is Caraway Used For?

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Traditional Health Benefits of Caraway

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