Caraways, in Latin Carum.
It has a long, sin∣gle Root, as thick as the Thumb, or thicker, and white. The Bulk of it is increas'd by some Fibres that grow to it, which have an Aromatick Taste, and are somewhat acrid. It has many Stalks three or four Foot high, channel'd, smooth, solid and jointed; and sometimes divided in∣to Branches. The Leaves have a long-Foot-stalk that is like the Keel of a Ship, but 'tis narrow; they grow partly from the Root, and partly from the Wings of the Branches; like Leaves of Wild-Carrot, but they bear their Wings at a greater distance. The Flowers are single, small, round, whitish, or reddish. The Seed is oblong, chan∣nel'd, and of an acrid and Aromatick Taste. It grows frequently in fat, pleasant and green Fields, and in Meadows that are some∣times water'd.
The Seed is Stomachick, and Diuretick: It expels Wind, and helps Conco∣ction; provokes Urine, and strengthens the Brain▪ 'Tis of great Use in the Cholick, and for Giddiness in the Head, and the like. 'Tis much us'd in the Kitchin; for it is baked in Bread, and mix'd with Cheese, and boyl'd in Broths. 'Tis sold in the Shop Candied. The Root, when it is tender, is as ef∣fectual as the Seed, and eats more pleasantly than Parsnips. Take of the Seeds of Caraways, Co∣riander and Sweet Fennel, each fifteen Grains; of White Amber one Dram;