Botonical Name | : | Carum carvi | |
CAS # | : | 8000-42-8 | |
Country of Origin | : | Egypt | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid with Fresh sweet spicy odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
F.E.M.A. # | : | 2238 | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.895 - 0.958 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +57° to +82° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.485 – 1.492 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 63°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Carvone | |
Plant Part Used | : | Seeds | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Caraway Oil is sourced from bi-annual Carum carvi herb which is commonly referred as Apium carvi. This herb belongs to Umbelliferae class. This herb grows pink or white flowers, leaves having fern like appearance and brownish small fruits. The oil is derived from the dried seeds of this herb via steam distillation method. CONSTITUENTS:
Caraway oil contains compounds like Furfurol, aldehyde, Carvone, Acetaldehyde, Limonene and Cumuninic. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
This volatile oil has long lasting middle note fragrance which is sweet and has touch of spicy smell that resembles to the aroma of pepper. BLENDS WITH:
Caraway essential oil mixes with other essential oils of ginger, chamomile, coriander, orange lavender, frankincense and Basil. COMMON NAMES:
Caraway oil is popularly known as Caraway Essential Oil. USES:
The soothing smell of this essential oil helps to relieve mental stress and tiredness. Caraway Oil is an excellent remedy for health complications like colic, flatulence, digestive disorders caused by stress on nerves, gastric spasm and stomach problem. As effective expectorant, Caraway oil is beneficial for treating cough, bronchitis and asthma. It has proven effectiveness in treating laryngitis and sore throat condition. Its diuretic attributes helps to remove toxic content from body via urination.