Caraway is best known as the crunchy seeds atop dark rye bread but this familiar kitchen spice is also one of the best herbs to prevent gas and bloating. Caraway is also a good remedy for colds and congestion, it contains mild antihistamines, antimicrobial compounds that help to relax the muscles that cause coughing spasms.
Spicy and aromatic, caraway combines very well with fennel and anise in carminative teas.