Benefits of Black Caraway Seeds

  Caraway seed is just little bitter than cumin seeds.It is also known as Persian cumin.Caraway grows extensively all over the Europe.The plant grows to about two feet in height and bears small feathery leaves.It is similar in appearance as that of cumin.It have a crescent shape,dark brown.Caraway seeds are popularly known as shahjeera in Hindi.It is very popular spice in India.

Health Benefits of Black Caraway seeds

 The health benefits of caraway seeds includes the following,

• Black Caraway stimulates body energy and helps in recovering from fatigue and dispiritedness.
• Caraway seeds are a rich source of dietary fiber.The soluble as well as insoluble dietary fiber increase the bulk of the food and help prevent constipation by speeding up its improvement through the gut.
• It contains several essential oils and several flavonoid antioxidants such as lutein and carotene.These compounds indeed work as a powerful antioxidants by removing harmful free radicals from the body,protecting us from cancers,ageing.
• It is an excellent source of minerals like iron,manganese,calcium,copper and zinc.Iron required for red blood cell formation.Manganese used by the body as a co-factor for the powerful antioxidant enzyme.
• Caraway gives a pleasant aroma to the bread,cakes,biscuits and cheese.
• It is used extensively in European and Mediterranean cooking.
• It also used in pharmaceuticals as a flavoring agent in mouthwash and garlic preparations.
• Caraway seeds are excellent for heart as they strengthen muscle and prevent lower blood pressure.
• Its bring down cholesterol levels.Oral intake of caraway seed oil is useful in getting rid of  bad breath and gum disease.Caraway essential oil is also used as aromatic facial steam for rejuvenation and disinfecting skin.