It is one of the important herbs of Indian kitchen and has very strong smell; hence called Ugragandha in Sanskrit. Ajwain has many health and medicinal values as the seed, oil, flowers and extract are used as medicine for various diseases. It is also one of the effective medicines to kill worms.
1. Instant Remedy for Stomachache
Ajwain + salt, when taken with warm water is quite beneficial for indigestion and stomach pain.
2. Ajwain for cold
Fried seeds of ajwain for 15-20 days inhaling ground seed is also beneficial in case of headache, migraine and cold & cough. Chewing of seeds with lukewarm water is also a good cure for Cough.
3.Ajwain for Asthma
Inhalation of the smoke of Ajwain acts as bronchodialator and makes the breathing pattern easier.
4.Ajwain for Diabetes Mellitus
1 tsp. Of Ajwain seeds + 4 tsp. of Bael leave juice if taken 2 to 3 times a day, are effective in polyuria commonly seen in case of Diabetes.
5.How to get rid of Alcohol Addiction
Decoction of ajwain may be taken in the dose of 30 ml at night for 50 days. Or 1 tsp. of ajwain seeds may be consumed along with warm water twice a day.
6.Ajwain in Cholera
It has the ability to minimize the impact of threadworms and intestinal bacterial infection. Hence, it is good to give cholera patients.
7.Dissolving Kidney Stone
Ajwain seeds +honey + vinegar for 10 days, helps dissolving kidney stone that is ultimately removed in Urine.
8.Ajwain for Weight Loss
Ajwain has appetite stimulating properties and on account of laxative components, it fastens the bowel movement and thus helps in weight loss. Regular intake also helps to regulate obesity.
9.Ajwain reduces Gas and Flatulence
It is one of the best herbal wonder drug for gas, flatulence and indigestion.
10. Ajwain for Acidity and Hyperacidity
Ajwain seeds have anti-hyperacidity properties. Consuming ajwain along with warm water + salt either in the morning or after meal.
11.Ajwain for Culinary Recipes
Used as one of the important ingredients for culinary and spice reasons all over the world. It is used to increase the flavor and savor of recipes. Ajwain is added in cuisine like bread, bean, lentil, snacks, biscuits, soups, sauce, etc. Ajwain is mixed with culinary at the final stage so that it’s fragrance remain intact. It’s flavor and pungent come from thymol, an essential oil. It gives great aromatic base to the recipes when the roasted are used in culinary.
By: Archa Dave
