Caraway seed

Caraway or Meridian fennel plant is a member of the same family, Apiaceae, to which anise plant belongs. So, caraway seeds too has a delicate licorice like flavor, just like the anise seeds. Therefore, along with fennel and star anise, caraway seeds can also be substituted for anise seeds. The important health benefits of caraway seeds are providing relief in cold, cough, sore throat, fever, bronchitis, gingivitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. It can prove quite beneficial for stimulating appetite.