Ajwain or Carom Seeds is Indian Herb mostly cultivated in Rajasthan and Gujrat.

Nature has given us a variety of ingredients that are used both in our Kitchen as a spice and herb in Ayurveda.

The scientific name of Ajwain is Trachyspermum Ammi and it belongs to the family Apiaceae. The plant is used to be cultivated in different parts of the world in Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.

Health and Ajwain

The plant of Ajwain consist of two usable compound one is leaf and the other is a fruit which is also known as Caron Seeds. The Seeds are used to consume as a stimulant and it has properties like antispasmodic and carminative. This is being used since ancient times for flatulence, atonic dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal tumors, abdominal pains, and others.

It poses many important properties like antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, cytotoxic, hypolipidemic, antispasmodic, diuretic, etc.

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Important Health Benefits of Ajwain

Instant Relief from Acidity and Indigestion

Ajwain is a Ram Ban for stomach health which means every problem related to the stomach can be cured with Ajwain and that’s the reason our mother never forgets to include it in our foods during cooking because it keeps our stomach healthy and strong. The presence of specific enzymes in Ajwain helps to release gastric juice.

Treat Common Cold

Ajwain help of body to clear the nasal blockage by mucus very easily, it also helps our body to deal with respiratory problems like Asthma, and Bronchitis. It also is used during migraine headaches. Daily consumption of Ajwain can cure you of many diseases, it should be taken 2 spoons of Ajwain with Jaggery.

Mosquito Repellent

When any mosquito repellent is not able to work against the mosquito then Ajwain can be useful as a Mosquito repellent for you. Ajwain used in our homes in place of Mosquito repellents also gives a unique fragrance that is different than any scent or spray. To use Ajwain take 2 spoons of Ajwain and mix it with some mustard oil and can apply it to cardboard near your presence.

Cure the Arthritis Pain

Ajwain has two different properties which fight arthritis. Ajwain has antibiotic properties that act as the main reason to combat the inflammation and it also has the anesthetic property that can be used for pain and swelling during arthritis.

Used for Cleaning Wounds

Ajwain can also be used as a cleaner for wounds because it has a component called thymol that acts as a strong fungicide and germicide. It also can be used when any body part comes under any wounds or any cuts, can be directly applied.

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