Top 10 Health And Medicinal Benefits of Ajwain

Health and Medicinal benefits of Ajwain (Botanical Name : Trachyspermum Ammi)
Ajwain

Ajwain overview

Ajwain is one of the best spices used widely worldwide because of its many health and medicinal benefits.  Not only Ajwain all of its parts have pungent smells. It has been known since ancient times because of its potent benefits, such as stomachache, the killing of worms., earache, toothache and nasal blockage. It reduces excessive sexual desire. 

10 surprising health benefits of Ajwain

 

1. Ajwain for Stomachache

It is used as an instant stomach pain reliever because of its alcoholic ingredients.  Mixing it with black salt and water is an effective remedy for stomach pain, gas and indigestion.  The patients of anorexia should take along with food.

Also Read:1.  Ajwain benefits for Gas and Acidity
                   2. Ajwain water recipes, uses & benefits

 

2. Ajwain for Cold 

For recurrent colds, taking fried seeds of ajwain (2 grams) for 15-20 days is suggested. Inhaling of grind Ajwain seeds is beneficial for headaches, migraine, and colds.  Chewing its roots with lukewarm water cures cough.

 

3. Ajwain for Asthma

Inhalation of Ajwain smoke makes breathing easy and, more significantly, acts as a bronchodilator. Asthma patients relieve if they take the mix of Ajwain and Jaggery, 1 tsp, twice daily. 

 

4. Ajwain for Diabetes Mellitus

Ajwain seeds (1 tsp) and Bael leaves juice (4 tsp) treat polyuria, generally seen in Diabetic patients. How do you think you could use it? It can be taken 2 to 3 times a day. 

 

5. Ajwain for Alcohol Addiction 

The decoction of Ajwain about (30 ml) can be given to Alcohol addiction patients at night to get rid of drinking gradually. However, the result can be visible if it is continued for a more extended period, about 60 days.  It also helps to ease stomach pain in the case of such patients.

 

6. Ajwain for Cholera

Ajwain is known for its various medicinal uses, including preventing threadworms and intestinal bacterial infection.  The ayurvedic physician suggests the use of it with cholera patients.

 

7. Ajwain for Kidney Stone

Ajwain seeds, honey, and vinegar formulations help remove kidney stones. The mix can be taken on an empty stomach for 15 days. 

 

8. Ajwain for Weight Loss

Ajwain is associated with multiple benefits, including the digestive system. New research has found that it fastens bowel movement due to laxative ingredients, which make the digestive system more robust and help in weight loss. It is also recommended to give to obese and overweight patients.

 

9. Ajwain for Gas and Flatulence

The seeds are the best herbal medicine for gas, flatulence, and indigestion. The seeds can be taken with black salt.

 

10. Ajwain for Acidity and Hyperacidity

It acts as a panacea for acidity and hyperacidity patients. Better to take the seeds with lukewarm water and black salt after a meal. The procedure should be continued for one month. The grind of it is preferable. 

 

15 wonder Ajwain seeds benefits (Carom Seeds)

  1. Ajwain seeds enhance digestive organs’ efficiency by facilitating gastrointestinal secretions.
  2. It is the wonder of Ayurvedic medicine to cure stomach pain. Not only abdominal pain, it also treats flatulence, indigestion, and gas. One tablespoon a day for one week is enough to solve the problem. 
  3. Carom seeds contain a phytochemical substance called Thymol, known for anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
  4. The presence of Thymol in ajwain is also associated with antiseptic properties and is helpful in the treatment of asthma too.
  5. The respiratory health issues of bronchitis and nasal congestion can be cured using it. 
  6. It discourages the craving for alcohol. Those who are addicted should take Ajwain twice a day. 
  7. The massage of ajwain oil helps to cure rheumatic arthritis. It is also beneficial who are having pains in their legs, joints, knees and ankles. 
  8. Gargling ajwain water has been used to ease tooth pain since ancient times. Ajwain fumes are also common among the rural population to prevent toothache.
  9. Seeds are great for kidney stones removal. If kidney stones are detected early, they can be easily removed with the use of ajwain seeds along with honey. Its use should be continued for at least ten days. 
  10. The grind of ajwain seeds and lukewarm water helps cure acidity and indigestion.
  11. Thymol is the bio-chemical substance in the highest number used to treat colic, muscle spasms and cramps. It is also beneficial for patients with oedema.
  12. ajwain is also catching up in beauty and fair skin complexion. The paste of ajwain seeds and curd treats pimples, acne, blemishes, and blackheads.
  13. Flatulence can not only be cured but can completely eradicate the problems.
  14. Ajwain seeds are natural laxatives and should be taken by those who are experiencing obesity and overweight.
  15. It should also be taken by those who have the condition of piles.

 

Side effects of Ajwain

Eating one tablespoon or half of it hardly shows any side effects. However, the excess may harm the body. Here, we mention some of its side effects so that precautions can be taken to get maximum benefits. Eating excess amounts of it can cause stomach ulcers.

  • Some people are habituated to taking it after breakfast, lunch and dinner. Such practices should be avoided. 
  • It should be avoided by those who are experiencing liver diseases and the condition of ulcerative colitis. 
  • Breastfeeding mothers should take precautions. 
  • The pregnant mother should also take cautiously. Overeating must be avoided as they generally experience gastritis issues.    
  • If a person is frequently experiencing vomiting, nausea and headache, take it after the consultation with an ayurvedic doctor.  

 

33 thoughts on “Top 10 Health And Medicinal Benefits of Ajwain”

  1. Ajwain is really good for gas problems …I remember my grandmother gave me whenever I have pain in my stomach.

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  2. I have a itchi skin problems and it is affected in some of the body parts. I have done blood test and some of the told me it is due to medicine or carpet allergies but still to day I am not reach to the results. I have started use of Ajwain seed but I don’t know how to use.
    I am living in Melbourne Australia from 2013 and than skin problems started, before thats I was in India.
    I hope you will be guide me in this matter.
    Thanks.

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    • For skin etch problem… Try few drops of dettol with Brylcream, (hair cream)
      I had this etch problem on my legs & after many trial & error dettol with brylcream
      Has helped…. Good luck.

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      • u can take ajwain with warm water in empty stomach in the morning.know the reason for your itch. Your blood might have turn acidic & the PH level would have gone down resulting in constant itch.Itch has no discrimination whether it’s India or Australia just refrain from non veg. Go vegetarian, & search for more alkaline foods.Also never fail to take lemon honey & warm water in empty stomach early morning. You will see a miraculous change. I also underwent the same issue.best wishes

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  3. Hi dilip just came across your issue when searching for benefits of ajwain.u can take ajwain with warm water in empty stomach in the morning.know the reason for your itch. Your blood might have turn acidic & the PH level would have gone down resulting in constant itch.Itch has no discrimination whether it’s India or Australia just refrain from non veg. Go vegetarian, & search for more alkaline foods.Also never fail to take lemon honey & warm water in empty stomach early morning. You will see a miraculous change. I also underwent the same issue.best wishes

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  4. I have used it , really it’s amazing.. Best for digestion , cold and all the other problems stated above….

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  5. Azwaayen is good for constipation
    1 Hartaki (fryi with desi ghee)
    2 sonf (just warm up on tawaa)
    3 azwaayen (just warm up on tawaa)
    grind them and mix
    take 1/2 teaspoon at bedtime and
    Take one teaspoon early in the morning with hot water
    ramm baan for constipation
    if you feel loose motion reduce the quantity of morning dose

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  6. I have planted ajwain now it’s a beautiful plant I chew one leaf a day and I feel on top of the world I suffer from Many illness which are controlled by medicine

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  7. it is a great product . i knew a few benefits but i know the superb benefits of ajwain. . now
    strongly recommend articleain and ajw
    MLGUPTA

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  8. I have a skin problem. Since few months i am having iching problem all over my body and after that hard kind of pimples sort of over growth appears on my body what should i do its very irritating sometime.

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  9. Can readers please suggest easy home remedies for the following 2 problems:

    1) for running nose/sneezing starting practically every alternate morning!

    2) For hearing problems.

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  10. herbal spices are very useful and beneficial for most of the common health .problems.
    daily use as mentioned in this article is very helpful remedy for gas etc.

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  12. Wow!! Looks so good and informative post. We’ve been through this blog and found really interesting facts on Ajwain and its use and its effects for the body and health.
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  13. Very comprehensive knowledge about the Health Benefits of Ajwain . Growing Ajwain I have tried , it is fantastic additin to useful herbs . Not many are aware of this benefit .Add it to your Herb Garden .
    Wonderful service .
    Thanks ,
    Ajaib Kaur .

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