In Sanskrit, Ajwain is known as Ajmodika (a herbal plant), also known as carom seeds, wishop’s seeds. India and Iran are the topmost producers of ajwain plant. In Indian house, Ajwain is the most common spice which you can find for its incredible benefits. In ancient times it was used for its high medicinal properties, and rich in vibrant fragrance with High health benefits.
Best time to consume Ajwain and some special character stated in Ayurveda:
i ) As per Ayurveda, early morning in empty stomach is the excellent time to intake Ajwain after taking this try to keep some gap in your breakfast. However, avoid ajwain in hot summer days.
ii) Rasa – Tikta, Vipaka – Katu, Effects on Dosha – Calming for Caugh and Vatta but may increase Pitta, Virya – Ushna (Hot in nature).
Ajwain is rich in calcium, potassium, iodine, phosphorus, keratin, and thymol. Thymol is the reason for its sharp bitter taste and its light fresh aroma. You can add Ajwain in your every dish like in curries, salads, vegetables, bread (patratha and roti), pickles, and many more as per your choices.
Composition of Ajowan:
- PROTEIN
- FIBER
- CARBOHYDRATE
- FOOD ENERGY
- WATER
- CALCIUM
- MINERALS
- NIACIN
- RIBOFLAVIN
- THIAMINE
- IRON
- SODIUM
- POTASSIUM
Benefits of Ajwain:
1. HELPS TO IMPROVE DIGESTION SYSTEM:
A small pinch of carom seed can increase the teste of your food and also increases the digestion for that food. The main element present in Ajawain is Thymol which helps body in secretion of digestion juice to speed up the digestives system. Any problem related to stomach like indigestion, gastric, nause, acidity etc can easily control by Ajawain. The effectivness of enzymes present in Ajawain is highly appreciated. If you are facing any problem with your digestion start to add Ajawain in your daily food routine.
2. CAROM SEEDS IN ACIDITY
It is proven that Carom seeds are highly effective on any kind of acidic issue in the body. It improves your digestion and acidity formation in your body. You just need to take some roasted ajwain seeds with black salt and intake it with lukewarm water after the morning breakfast. Continue the process for 1 week you will find the change in your acidity issues.
3. USE FOR THROAT PAIN
High fever, sore throat, head pain, difficulties in breathing are the most common effect of cold which is really unbearable and makes our days really tough. Here in this situation you can use carom seeds in Indian tradition way. Take handful carom seed put this in cotton cloth for roasting, than apply thin on your chest, face, and throat for instant relief.
4. FIGHTS WITH COLD AND COUGH
Ajowan is high in its anti inflammatory properties which is able to fight with cold and cough. It is more effective if added with cinnamon. Take a glass water to bowl ajowan and Cinnaamon till it changes its color, and drink it in luke warm condition.
5. HELPS TO CURE ARTHRITIS
In ancient times ajowan oil was treated to cure Arthritis because it is a strong pain killer. You just require Ajowan oil and coconut oil together to make a mixture and do a light massage on the effective areas. 2 times in a day is enough.
6. CARROM SEEDS FOR YOUR HEALTHY HEART
Ajwain consists of thymol, vitamins, niacin, and many more elements that are good at keeping your heart healthy. Elements present in ajwain aids better blood circulation in the body. You can take ajwain in the dry roasted form to keep a healthy happy heart.
7. MOUTH INFECTIONS
Due to mouth infections we face lots of problem like bad breath, tooth pain, cold sores, bleeding gums that are painful and awkward situations also requires so much money in treatment. But instead of wasting your money, you can give a try to Ajwain. Boil a pan of water add ajwain seeds and clove oil in it and Gargle two times. It will provide you white teeth and better breath also.
8. TREATS ACNE PRONE SKIN
Acne is an evil eye on beautiful skin. Acne must refer to a beauty spoiler. Ajwain is a rich source of Vit. A and Vit. C, which helps to remove your acne marks from your face. You need ajwain powder and water to make a thick paste then apply it on your face and acne affected area for 10-15 mints. Use this method for 15-20 days to see a permanent result.
9. WEIGHT LOSS
We are talking about the benefits of carom seeds and how we can forget its aid in weight loss cases. You must be very happy to hear that if you are going to take ajwain accurately it will solute your bodyfat. Bowl 1 tblspn of Ajawain with water and drink it in the morning to see the best result. But one key point to remember you have to take it at least for 6 months for a permanent effect.
Some Precautions:
- Avoid ajwain in the night time or hot summer days.
- Don’t take too much of Ajwain in a day as it can dis-balance your three doshas.
- Avoid if you are getting any kind of allergy, skin irritation, headache, or vomiting just after consuming Ajowan seeds.
Keep healthy and keep smiling 🙂
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