Benefits and uses of Ajwain (Carom Seed)

Ajwain (Carom Seed)

Ajwain (Carom Seed) is one of the important herbs for Indian kitchen to make the Indian cuisine tasty. All the parts of this herb have very strong smell; hence it is called Ugragandha in Sanskrit. Ajwain (Carom Seed) has many health and medicinal values. It is well known seed for Instant Remedy for Stomachache. The seed, oil, flowers and extract are used as medicine for various diseases. It is also one of the potent medicines to kill worms. It is extremely beneficial for Earache, tooth ache, Influenza, Heart problems, Arthritis, Nasal blockage. The person feeling excessive sexual desire, he may use it to cool down himself.

Stomach ache

Ajwain (Carom Seed) has alcoholic qualities in a very mild form; therefore, it may be used as instant stomach pain. Ajwain (Carom Seed) and small quantity of salt, when sip with warm water is quite beneficial for indigestion and stomach pain. The person suffering from indigestion and anorexia, 1 tsp of Ajwain (Carom Seed) seed may be taken along with food.

Cold

It is recommended to take fried seeds of Ajwain (Carom Seed) in the dose of 2 grams for 15-20 days for chronic and recurrent cold. Grind seed of Ajwain (Carom Seed) is also beneficial in case of headache, migraine and cold & cough. Chewing Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds with lukewarm water is also a good cure for Cough.

 

Asthma

Inhalation of the smoke of Ajwain (Carom Seed) acts as bronchodialator and makes the breathing pattern easier. The mixture of Ajwain (Carom Seed)  + Jaggery, 1 tsp, twice a day is helpful in asthma treatment.

 

Diabetes Mellitus

1 tsp of Ajwain (Carom Seed) 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.

 

Alcohol Addiction

To get rid of Alcohol addiction, decoction of Ajwain (Carom Seed) may be taken in the dose of 30 ml at night for 50 days. Persons, who use alcohol excessively, may experience acute stomach pain. For such patients 1 tsp of Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds may be consumed along with warm water twice a day.

Cholera

It has the ability to minimize the impact of threadworms and intestinal bacterial infection. Hence, it is good to give cholera patients.

Kidney Stone

When the mix of Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds +honey + vinegar is used for 10 days, it helps to dissolve kidney stone that ultimately remove with urine.

Weight Loss

Ajwain (Carom Seed) has appetite stimulating properties and on account of laxative components, it fastens the bowel movement and thus helps in weight loss. Regular taking of Ajwain (Carom Seed) also helps to regulate obesity.

 

Gas and Flatulence

Ajwain (Carom Seed) is one of the best herbal wonder drug for gas, flatulence and indigestion. Distilled water of it is good for the above said problems and also enhances appetite.

Acidity and Hyperacidity

Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds have anti-hyperacidity properties. A patient of acidity or hyperacidity may consume Ajwain (Carom Seed) along with lukewarm water + salt either in the morning or after meal. When taken for 10-15 days, it shows good result.

 

Culinary Recipes

Ajwain (Carom Seed) is known for multiple purposes including Curd recipes. It is used as one of the important ingredients for culinary and spice reasons all over the world. It is used to increase the flavour and savoury of cooking recipes. Ajwain (Carom Seed) is added in cuisine like bread, bean, lentil, snacks, biscuits, soups, sauce, etc. Ajwain (Carom Seed) is mixed with culinary at the final stage so that its fragrance remains intact. It gives great aromatic base to the recipes when the roasted are used in culinary.

Spices

Due to its flavour and fragrance as well as medicinal properties, Ajwain (Carom Seed) is used widely as spice. Ajwain (Carom Seed) is added at the last process of cooking. The pod of Ajwain (Carom Seed) has dominating flavor, so even a small quantity of it is sufficient to give pungent smell to the recipes. This powerful fragrance comes to Ajwain (Carom Seed) due to the presence of Thymol. It is good for digestion and often mixed with baby milk. Used as dishes Tadka due to its strong flavor.  

Ajwain (Carom Seed) Tea

Ajwain (Carom Seed) tea is known for pungent smell.  Ajwain (Carom Seed) tea is beneficial for cold treatment. Ajwain (Carom Seed) is useful for all the seasons, however, it show good result during rainy and winter seasons.  Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds are rich in minerals both macro nutrients and micro nutrients. It is used in case of digestion problems, gaseous problems, antiseptic, antipyretic and expectorant. How to make Ajwain (Carom Seed) tea is the important question? For this take one and half cup of water, mix a teaspoon of black or green tea. Boil it, add some Ajwain (Carom Seed). Elaichi/Ginger may also be added to enhance the taste. Milk may also be added along with honey or sugar.   The addition of ginger or Elaichi increases its medicinal benefits.

 

Nutritional Facts and Value

Ajwain (Carom Seed) is the important ingredient in Indian kitchen.  Ajwain (Carom Seed) or Carom seeds contain nutrients and minerals.  It is having fat, protein, fibre, sugar, minerals, calories, etc. If one take 100 gram of Ajwain (Carom Seed); the carom seeds contain following nutrients: Calories (305), fat(25gram), Saturated Fat (4 gram), Polyunsaturated Fat (15gram), Môn saturated Fat (5 gram), Sodium (10gram), Carbs (43gram), Fibre (39 gram),  and Protein (16 gram). Due to its medicinal value, people like to eat after meal.

The health benefits of Carom seeds are:

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds increase gastro-intestinal secretions which enhances the efficiency of digestive functions.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) is effective to stomach pain. Having the problems of flatulence, indigestion and gas release, take 1 tsp of Ajwain (Carom Seed) along with water for one week.

Ø Thymol, the essential oil extracted from Carom seeds are used as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) which contains the highest percentage of Thymol is used as antiseptic and in the treatment of cough and asthma.

Ø Carom Seeds are effective for respiratory problems such as common cold, cough, bronchitis and nasal congestion.

Ø If somebody takes excessive beverages, especially alcohol, eating Ajwain (Carom Seed) twice a day reduces craving for alcohol.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) oil is good for leg massage. Practicing such massage helps to cure rheumatic arthritis.

Ø Gargling Ajwain (Carom Seed) water is helpful in curing of tooth pain. Ajwain (Carom Seed) fumes are also used in case of toothache.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds are good in removing of kidney stone. It is suggested to take Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds along with honey or vinegar for 15-20 days.

Ø Take roasted Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds; and boil it in a glass of water. Drink the strained mixture. It is beneficial in curing of acidity and indigestion.

Ø Due to the presence of Thymol, Ajwain (Carom Seed) is used as in curing of colic, muscle spasms, cramps and edema.

Ø The paste made up of crushed Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds and curd is used in treating of pimples, acne, blemishes and blackheads.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) extraction is used in treating of flatulence.

Ø Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds are effective appetizer and also used as laxative.

Ø It is beneficial in case of vomiting, mouth diseases and piles.

Ø Instant Relief from Acidity and Indigestion

Ø One of the most crucial health benefits of Ajwain (Carom Seed) seeds and why your mother never forgets to add it to your meals is because it keeps your stomach strong. Nothing disrupts our daily routine more than an upset stomach. The active enzymes in Ajwain (Carom Seed) help in boosting our digestive functions by facilitating the release of gastric juices.