Caraway
Botanical Name: Carum carvi
Family Name: Apiaceae
Plant Description: Aromatic herb with feathery leaves and umbrella-shaped flowers
Ecosystem: Meadows, cultivated fields
Size: 40–60 cm
Shape: Upright and branched
Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Asia
Current Distribution: Europe, Middle East
Flower Shapes and Colours: White or pink, small umbel clusters
Seed Types and Size: Crescent-shaped brown seeds
Uses: Culinary spice, digestive aid
Parts Used: Seeds, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Relieves bloating, improves digestion
Planetary Influences: Mercury
Metaphysical Uses: Mental clarity, communication
Elemental Association: Air