Ajwain is the main ingredient in Indian kitchens. We have been heard since our childhood that if you have a stomach ache, consume it with warm water. But as we grew up, we came to know that it has many medicinal properties.
As we know Ajwain has a pungent and spicy taste which is not for everyone, but in front of its benefits, taste doesn’t matter. You can take it as a home remedy rather than taking chemical tablets.
What is Ajwain?
Ajwain is a tiny, round-shaped are pale brown fruits, which looks like the seeds of other plants in the Apiaceae family. Other names for it are Carrom seeds, thymol seeds, bishop’s weed, etc. Even a little amount of it gives a strong essence to the food.
Nutritional Facts for Ajwain per100 gm:
Benefits of Ajwain
Ajwain plant benefits us in numerous ways. It is one of the best home remedies as it is always available. It helps in treating various diseases. it is available in our homes, especially in India. Carrom seeds have various benefits some of them are as follows:
1. Excellent to treat Indigestion
Carrom seeds are excellent things to treat indigestion. It contains the chemical thymol which is present in a high amount. Thymol helps the body to release digestive juices which results in good digestion. This is the reason how you get rid of indigestion, stomach ache, and bloated stomach. So for a better result, you should consume 1 tsp with 1 cup of warm water. Even the babies can have this, this is helpful for them too.
2. Cures Constipation
It benefits the stomach in many ways. Anyone can have it 2 times a day if someone has a constipation problem. Soak it in milk and drink that milk also improves digestion, which overall leads to cure constipation. Because if food digests properly, there will be no constipation.
3. Helps in curing Acidity, Cold and Cough
Carrom seeds are Anti-acidic properties. People who are diagnosed with hyperacidity can have that. To get proper benefits for acidity, consume it with salt and warm water after a meal. The home remedy for cold is, make a powder of carrom seeds and put it in a piece of cloth, keep smelling that cloth from time to time to red rid of the cold. For treating cough, chew raw Ajwain properly and swallow it with warm water, it will surely remove cough and gives relief.
4. Anti Inflammatory
Ajwain plant has anti-inflammatory properties. It can cure various diseases like Arthritis and joint pain by applying Ajwain oil. It has powerful antibiotic compounds which help reduce inflammation and pain. For better results make a paste of its powder and apply it to affected areas, it will give relief to that area in very little time.
5. Ajwain benefits for hair an skin
Ajwain water helps to remove toxins from the skin and clean it. It also purifies blood which eventually helps in clearer skin. It can help to get rid of pimples and acne by applying its powder with yogurt and wash it after 25- 30 min.
For better quality hair, it has a compound named p-cymene which is anti-bacterial and lethal to other microorganisms. Ajwain oil can help to remove dandruff and hair fall by applying it regularly. It benefits hair by protecting hair roots by stop breakage and reduce hair fall.
Side Effects
Disadvantages of Ajwain(Carrom seeds)
Many people are allergic to it because its chemical structure doesn’t suit them. Some common allergies are skin rashes, vomiting, runny nose, headache, and weakness. If someone consumes it in excess or if someone is super allergic to it, they can develop ulcers like stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. Also if someone is already diagnosed with these kinds of diseases, don’t consume it at all. Don’t have it while using medicines for high blood pressure, it may put an adverse effect on the body.
How much Ajwain to take in a day?
An average person can consume 2-3 gm Ajwain a day. If any allergy happens to you, consult the doctor and stop consuming it. The amount varies from person to person.
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