(Carum carvi) Caraway is an ancient herb and has been found in the remains of Stone Age meals, ancient caravan stops on the Silk Road and in Egyptian tombs. It is used sprinkled over rich meats such as pork, wild game and goulash. It is also used to flavor soups, breads, cakes, biscuits, cheese and apple pie. Chew raw or infuse seed to aid digestion, promote appetite, sweeten breath and relieve flatulence.