Caraway Seed Whole

Botanical Name: Carum carvi

Common Name:

• English: Caraway
• Ayurvedic: Essential oil extracts: Krishna jiraka, Jiraa, Kaaravi, Asita Jiraka, Kashmiri jiraka, Prithvi kaa, Upakunchikaa, Sugandha udgaar, and Shodhana.
• Unani: Black cumin seeds, also known as nigella seeds or black caraway.
• This product is also commonly referred to.These are three types of traditional Indian drums: Shimai-shembu, Semai Seearagam, and Karamjiragam. 

Habitat: Caraway is native to Europe and Western Asia, but is now cultivated in several Indian states, including Bihar, Orissa, Punjab, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Himalayan regions of Kumaon, Garhwal, Kashmir, and Chamba. It can also be found growing wild in the North Himalayas. In traditional European cuisine, caraway seeds are a key ingredient in many savory dishes due to their strong aroma. They belong to the parsley family (Umbelliferae), which includes other well-known herbs and spices like dill, anise, fennel, and cumin. The Carum carvi plant grows up to two feet tall, with feathery leaves. Its seeds are crescent-shaped, dark brown, and have five ridges running lengthwise on their surface. They resemble cumin seeds in appearance. Caraway seeds are harvested early in the morning to minimize waste. After harvesting, they are left to dry in the sun for a few days before being extracted through threshing, either manually or using machines.

Origin: Finland

Harvested: Cultivated

Parts Used: Seed

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How to use:

Caraway seeds are commonly used as a spice.

Hot Infusion:

To make a tea from dried herbs or flowers, place 2-3 tablespoons of the dried material in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it, then cover with a lid for 10-30 minutes. This process extracts antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, flavonoids, and volatile oils from the botanicals. Strain and press out as much liquid as possible before serving.

Tips:

• Herbal teas can be sweetened using honey, natural fruit juices, stevia leaf powder, or licorice root powder.
• Freeze tea in ice trays or pop molds to create ice cubes or pops.

 Precautions: 

Before using this herbal product, consult a qualified healthcare professional, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.

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