Health benefits of Ajwain / Ajowan
Health benefits of ajwain seed includes its ability to treat indigestion and related disorders, reduce flatulence, act asantibacterial, antiseptic, treat cholera, prevent kidney disorders, aid weight loss, reduce pimples and acne. These benefits can be attributed to biochemicals and Thymol essential oilpresent in Ajwain. Ajwain is also known as Indian Carom seeds or seeds ofBishop’s weed, caraway seeds or thymol seeds. Some benefits of ajwain seeds are discussed below:
Modern lifestyles and dietary practices tend to increase flatulence in our digestive tracts. Three commonly usedspices effective over flatulence are: Ajwain, Fennel seeds and Cumin seeds. In India, Ajwain seeds are used as a home remedy for indigestion. Ajwain stimulates appetite and enhances digestion. It has anti acidic properties. Regular chewing of Ajwain seeds provides relief from stomach upset and gas. Many Ayurvedic medicines use Ajwain seeds for curing indigestion and flatulence.
Ajwain as Antiseptic
Ajwain is used as an antiseptic. It is used for cleaningwounds and treating skin infections. Thymol in Ajwain seeds, is known as a strong germicide, anti-spasmodic and fungicide. Oil of Ajwain is also used in toothpaste and perfumery. Ajwain leaves can be crushed and applied on infections.
Ajwain as Antibacterial seed
Ajwain seeds is also used in prevention of bad breath. Thymol from Ajwain seeds is also used in various mouth wash. Regularly chewing of Ajowan seeds along with fennel seeds prevents bad breath.
Home remedy for Cholera
1-3 drops of Ajwain oil is useful in cholera, diarrhoea. Water boiled with Ajwain seeds is given to check vomiting in early stages of cholera.
Relieve Body Aches
Aroma from crushed ajowan seeds provides relief in heavy colds and migraine headaches. The oil of Ajwain is used in eardrops for earaches. Some body massage oil also contains ajwain oil.
Muscle Spasm
Ajowan has anti spasmodic properties, mainly due to presence of thymol, and is used for treating colic and griping pains, asthma, muscle spasms, cramps, rheumatism, arthritis and edema. The seeds are thought to relax the uterus and provide relief from menstrual cramps.
Home remedy on pain
The paste of Ajwain seeds was used over insect bites, as it has pain killing properties.
Ajwain for Kidney and Liver disorders
Several Ayurvedic medicines have Ajwain as it provides relief in kidney and liver disorders, stomach problems, etc. It is found in some studies that regular chewing of Ajwain can reduce craving of alcohol and effective for people who want to get rid of alcohol.
Treat Respiratory disorder
Ajwain is used for treating respiratory infections, asthma. People suffering from asthama should chew Ajowan regularly followed by drinking warm water early in the morning. You can also heat ajwain seeds on a hot pan and inhale the fumes coming out. This helps in removal of nasal congestion. Another home remedy on cold or alternative for nasal inhaler is to take some seeds in your handkerchief, so as to make a bulb of handkerchief filled with ajwain; rub this against your hands and press it against your nostril. Rubbing releases fumes of essential oil from ajwain.
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