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There have been no reports of harm from caraway.
Although caraway appears to have antispasmodic properties, which means that it might relax the uterus, the herb has been used throughout history to promote menstruation. Pregnant women should exercise caution and not use the herb medicinally.
Caraway seed is on the Food and Drug Administration’s list of herbs generally regarded as safe. For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults, caraway is safe in amounts typically recommended.
Caraway should be used in medicinal amounts only in consultation with your doctor. Let your doctor know if you experience unpleasant effects or if stomach distress does not improve significantly in two weeks.
A Tasty Addition to the Garden
Caraway is an attractive biennial that reaches 2 feet. It has feathery leaves and umbrella-like clusters of tiny white flowers, which bloom in early summer.
Caraway grows easily from seeds planted in spring ½ inch deep and 8 inches apart. Caraway likes rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Keep plants moist but not wet.
The first year, caraway produces a small rosette of leaves and a long taproot. Don’t transplant it once it has become established. During the second year, caraway sends up its stem, reveals its feathery leaves, and produces its seeds.
Seeds appear in midsummer. Harvest them as soon as they ripen. Leave some seeds behind and the plants will selfsow.