Caraway is a biennial, self-seeding plant that occurs naturally in certain regions of Europe and Asia, although it is casually naturalized in North America due to escaping garden cultivation. The herb is harvested for its small, ridged and slightly curved fruits that are erroneously referred to as seeds. Caraway seed makes a flavorful tea reputed to help settle an upset stomach. Caraway is better known, however, for its culinary contributions.