The seeds from this plant (Carum carvi), which are often used in baked goods, are known for their mildly spicy, aromatic flavor. Caraway was once used in love potions. Caraway is soothing for gas and other stomach disorders. It can also increase the appetite. Brewed into a tea, the warm fluid is excellent for coughs and colds. For centuries, midwives have used Caraway to stimulate the production of breast milk in nursing mothers and to ease colic in infants.

Caraway works as an excellent digestive aid, and it helps expel gas and reduce nausea. Other benefits of Caraway include its ability to improve appetite and increase breast milk in nursing mothers. Caraway also works as an effective expectorant for coughs due to colds.

Caraway can be used orally as an extract my mixing 3 to 4 drops in liquid, 3 to 4 times daily, or by chewing the seeds 3 to 4 times daily. For colic, mix 1 to 2 drops of extract (never seeds) in infant formula for 2 feedings. Always check with your pediatrician before giving this, or any other herb, to your baby or child.

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