Ajwain, Carom Seeds (Trachyspermum Ammi)

Ajwain, Trachyspermum Ammi

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) (Carom Seeds) is one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for the treatment of any vata vitiated disorder in the body. It is best for managing pain due to superficial trauma or deep seated nerve involvement.

From something as simple as indigestion to grave diseases like paralysis, Ajwain (Carom Seeds) is good for people of all ages.

It is popular as a condiment as well. All parts of the plants serve some or the other purpose for the body.

COMMON SYNONYMS OF TRACHISPERMUM AMMI

English Name – Caraway seeds, Bishop’s weed
Hindi Name – Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
Sanskrit Name – Ajwan, Ajowan
Arabic Name – Kummon muluki

OCCURRENCE

It is a widely grown annual plant in the Middle East and India. In the Mediterranean region, Egypt has abundance of Carom seeds. Both seeds and leaves are used for medicinal purpose.

PROPERTIES

Guna (Characteristics) : Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Piercing).
Rasa (Taste) : Katu (Pungent), Kashaya (Astringent)
Vipaka (After Taste that Develops Post Digestion) : Katu (pungent)
Virya (Potency) : Ushna (hot potency)

SPECIAL ACTIVITY

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) from an Ayurvedic point of view is a very useful herb. It has a very profound impact on Kapha and Vata doshas. It also has a very strong vata pacifying effect on the body.

COMMON PROPERTIES OF THE HERB

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) seeds have a very peculiar taste and when added to any food item, the spicy flavor predominates.

Decoction prepared by boiling Ajwain (Carom Seeds) seeds in water helps heal gastric problems like indigestion, bloating, dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome etc.

It is an excellent detox herb for the body. It stimulates liver function and keep s the spleen healthy.

Dental pastes also contain Ajwain (Carom Seeds) extracts for their sheer analgesic action which is both natural and without any side effects.

If we talk about the respiratory system, Ajwain (Carom Seeds) helps relieve congestion and improves the vital capacity of the lungs on regular consumption. It improves breathing problem in asthmatic patients and helps improve overall lung function.

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) is also good for the heart and is a great blood purifier.

On the reproductive system Ajwain (Carom Seeds) helps to improve secretion of semen and regularize hormones to enhance sexual pleasure and improve libido.

For its pain relieving action Ajwain (Carom Seeds) helps in all kinds of skeletal pains and rheumatic conditions.

Diabetics can also benefit from Ajwain (Carom Seeds) seeds. Its decoction taken along with bael leaf juice can be a great herbal remedy for controlling blood sugar levels.

In the natural de addiction of alcoholism, Ajwain (Carom Seeds) plays a very important role. Not only can it help get off a bad hangover but it also helps a patient trying to quit alcohol. Ajwain (Carom Seeds) seeds or their decoction is given to such people daily until results show up.

In case of intestinal infections with worms and bacteria (such as in cholera), Ajwain (Carom Seeds) seed decoction is very helpful.

Because of the laxative property of Ajwain (Carom Seeds), it is given as a part of natural weight loss diet.

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) helps neutralize acidity of the stomach and improves appetite in case of anorexia.

Apart from these, there are numerous other uses of Ajwain (Carom Seeds) herb which are used in most households in India in some or the other form.