Product Profile of Aromatic Essential Caraway Oil
Aromatic Essential Caraway Oil is insoluble in water. The Oil is a clear transparent liquid. The Oil darkens and thickens with age. The Aromatic Essential Caraway Oil is used in manufacturing liqueurs and perfuming soaps.
Key Features of Aromatic Essential Caraway Oil
- Colourless or pale yellow liquid
- Darkens and thickens with age
- Characteristic odour and taste of caraway herb
- Insoluble in water
- Soluble in 8 volumes 80% or in 1 volume 90% alcohol
- Extracted by the process of steam distillation.
- Bi-annual herb having soft fern-like leaves
- Umbels of white/ pink flowers and small brown fruit.
- Sweet spicy odour with a slight peppery smell.
- Anti-histaminic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aperitif, astringent, cardiac, carminative, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, expectorant, parasiticide, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge properties.
- Blends well with basil, chamomile, coriander, frankincense, ginger, lavender and orange.
- May cause skin irritation if used in high concentration.