Herbal Medicus
Ajwain Karfas | Tukhm e Karfas | Celery Seeds | تخم کرفس
Ajwain Karfas | Tukhm e Karfas | Celery Seeds | تخم کرفس
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Arabic Name : Karafs, Bazr al-karafs al-jabalee
Bengali Name : Randhani, Banjoyan, Banyamani, Chanu
Chinese Name : Han ch’in, Ch’in ts’ai
English Name : Celery, Marsh Parsley, Smallage
French Name : Ache céléri
German Name : Sellerie, Epf, Eppich, Geilwurz, Sällerie, Schoppenkrud, Zellerich
Gujarati Name : Ajmoda, Bodi Ajmodo
Hindi Name : Ajmod, Bari Ajmod
Kannada Name : Oma, Ajavana, Omakki
Kashmiri Name : Fakhazur, Banjuan
Latin name : Apium graveolens Linn.
Marathi Name : Ajmoda, Oova
Persian Name : Tukhme Karafs, Karsab, Karfas
Punjabi Name : Valjawain, Ajmod, Bhutghata
Sanskrit Name : Ajmoda
Urdu Name : Ajmod, Karafs, Karfas
The seeds are alterative, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiemetic, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetiser, aromatic, calminative, carminative, deobstruent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, hypotensive, lithotriptic, nervine tonic, sedative, stimulant and stomachic. The seeds are rich in iron and many vitamins, including A, B, and C. Hippocrates wrote that celery could be used to calm the nerves, and indeed, its very high calcium level is likely the reason for this phenomenon. As antispasmodic they are used in bronchitis, asthma, cough, pleurisy, tuberculosis and to some extent for liver and spleen diseases. The seeds cleanse the liver and kidneys, and soften deposits. Also useful in gall bladder and kidney stone and also in arthritis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis (where there is an associated mental depression) and gout helping to detoxify the body and improve circulation of blood to the muscles and joints. They help kidneys dispose of urates and other unwanted waste products, as well as working to reduce acidity in the body as a whole. Recommended for loss of appetite and bad breath.
Restores sexual potency and combined with other herbs it helps to lower blood pressure. The diuretic action combined with the presence of antibacterial compounds in celery seed also make it useful in cystitis and treating urinary tract infections. It is also useful in insomnia, obesity, several cancers, and to promotes the onset of menstruation. One of its constituents, butylidene phatalide, is known to stimulate menses.
Recommended Dosage: 3 to 5 g powder of dried seeds.
Ajwain Krafs (Celery) belongs to the Apiaceae family and the seeds of Sprague (Ajwain karfs benefits) are used extensively as a food additive in Asia and primarily therapeutically effectual, with hot nature. In traditional Unani medicines, It (Celery uses) has been used as a therapeutic application, and in Persian traditional medicines; it has been used for years. It has bronchodilatory, antitussive, and antidyspnea effects. The curative effects of Ajwain karfs benefits in stomach diseases, such as acid reflux, cramps, indigestion, abdominal tumors, belching, bloating, abdominal pain, and abdominal infection such as Helicobacter pylori, as well as in eye infection problems, have been confirmed.
The therapeutic Sprague uses are carminative, antiseptic, amoebiasis expectorant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiplatelet-aggregatory, and antilithiasis. Celery has also been used for the treatment of common COLD issues and Pharyngitis problems.
The plant of Celery also has diuretic activities including galactogogic and abortifacient activities. Some studies also reveal that the plant of Celery has also properties of the anticarcinogenic agent.
Benefits
Ajwain Krafs also can dilate the bronchial tubes and provide clear airways to the lungs by relaxing the bronchial muscles. With the use of Celery, patients with breathing problems can alleviate their symptoms of difficulty in breathing and can breathe better. It also has the properties of cough suppressant and acts as an herbal antitussive medication, prevent and relieve cough problems. As the age passes, many individuals experience problems like shortness of breath. These breathing problems can be treated with Celery as it has antidyspnea properties as well.
Other than the abovementioned problems, Ajwain Karfs can also cure the symptoms of stomach diseases, such as acid reflux, cramps, indigestion, abdominal tumors, belching, bloating, abdominal pain, and abdominal infection such as Helicobacter pylori as well as eye infection problems.
Contraindication: This herb should not be used during pregnancy as it may cause muscle contractions in the uterus and uterine bleeding. Large amounts (many times the recommended dosage) should not be taken as it may increase photosensitivity. Any strong diuretic should not be used without a doctor�s advice when acute kidney problems exist, and because it is a strong diuretic, eat foods high in potassium. Celery contains chemicals that may thin the blood and make the effects of anticoagulant medications stronger, which could increase the risk of excessive bleeding. Do not take celery seed if you also take prescription anticoagulants (�blood thinners�) such as warfarin or heparin, anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Do not take this herb without talking to your doctor first if you are taking any blood thinning medicine.
