Herbal Medicus
Ajwain Desi | Carom Seeds | اجوائن دیسی
Ajwain Desi | Carom Seeds | اجوائن دیسی
Arabic Name : Kummun al-malik, Nanakhwah, Ajwayn
English Name : Bishop's Weed, Omum, Ajowan, Lovage
Hindi Name : Ajwain, Ajwayan
Latin name : Trachyspermum ammi Sprague
Persian Name : Nankhwah, Zeniyan
Punjabi Name : Jawain
Sanskrit Name : Yavani, Yavanika
Urdu Name : Ajwain Desi (Seeds)
Carom Seeds:
Carom Seeds or Desi Ajwain benefits, botanically known as Trachy spermumammi is a well-known spice that belongs to the Apiaceae family, light brown in color, pungent in taste, grows widely in India, Iran, and Afghanistan. Carom Seeds uses are remarkably in Asian cuisines to enhance the flavor and aroma; however, the medical applications are also so many because of the essential oils, minerals, fibers, and nutrient content.
The antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and hypolipidemic approach makes Carom Seeds an excellent remedy to treat various ailments. Polyunsaturated fats in Desi Ajwain benefits help to maintain the cholesterol and blood pressure level while improves stomach functionality and digestion. The abundant quantity of proteins, carbohydrates, potassium, sodium, thymol, cymene, and iron provide you a high relief from acidity and many other disorders.
By discharging the mucus, the cold effects, nasal blockage, and migraine can be avoided very well; however, reduces the inflammation, arthritis pain, and swelling with the anesthetic properties. Those who want to lose weight in minimum time must consider the consumption of Carom Seeds uses in various forms as the presence of laxative components in these seeds burn fats and quicken the movement of bowel.
Ajwain Seeds cope very well with diabetes while the presence of thymol substance helpful in relieving all kinds of pains. Through the anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of carom seeds, you can get quick relief from respiratory disorders, acne, toothache, skin diseases, and more.
The seeds possess antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. They are used in respiratory disorders. It is useful in chest congestion occurring due to accumulated cough. In conditions like whooping cough and asthmatic bronchitis it is used alongside the main line of treatment. The seeds can be taken orally and/or used externally for fomentation of the respiratory area. They have proven their effectiveness in common conditions like rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc.
The seeds are useful in flatulence, indigestion, colic, diarrhoea, cholera, hysteria and spasmodic affections of the bowels and checks chronic discharges such as profuse expectoration in bronchitis. Relieves muscle spasms.
Recommended Dosage: Seeds : 3 to 6 g powder;
Contraindication: This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.
Uses
- Enhance the taste and nutritional value of cuisines
- Regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
- Helpful for digestion
- Prevent swelling and pains
- Treat skin infections and irritation
- Prevent cold effects and nausea
- Fight against kidney stones
- Quick weight-loss remedy
- Boost up the immune and respiratory system
- Good for acne
- Make the hair black and strong