The efficacy and function of fine caraway seeds

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine Caraway seeds.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of the Umbelliferae plant.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 15-20cm high. The plant is slender and has few branches. The petioles of the basal leaves and the leaves at the bottom of the stem are nearly as long as the leaves; the leaves are small, with the leaf blades of the basal leaves being 3-5cm long and 1-1.5cm wide, usually bipinnate. Rays 3-5 (-7), umbels with 4-8 flowers, flowers polygamous, without calyx teeth, petals pink; pedicels unequal in length. The fruit is oblong, yellowish brown when ripe, with distinct ridges. There is 1 oil tube in each groove and 2 oil tubes on the commissure. Flowering and fruiting period is from May to August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in sloping grass and alpine meadows at an altitude of 1800-3350m.

【Functions and indications】Regulating qi and strengthening the stomach. Abdominal distension and pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: grind into powder, 3-6g; decoct in water, 5-10g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Having said so much, we can see that fine caraway seeds have many uses. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.