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Caraway is from the Umbelliferae family. It is closely related to anise, dill, fennel and cumin. It originated in Asia Minor but is now cultivated in Egypt, Northern Europe and Russia. Caraway use has a long history. Caraway seeds have been in use for 5,000 years and have been used in cooking and baking since the beginning of recorded history. Carway seeds have been found in fossils and buried in clay pots in Egypt. The Egyptians have been using it since the Pharaohs age as a flavoring. Ancient Romans used it in bread. Greek physicians used the seeds to aid digestion. During the Middle Ages, it was used widely by the Germans and Austrians in cooking as well as for the medicinal properties. In the 1800s, crushed seeds were used to help manage leprosy. Europeans have used it in facial creams to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and beautify skin.
