Health Benefits Of Ajwain/Carom Seeds

Wellness

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By Amrisha Sharma

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 15:57

Carom seeds, commonly known as ajwain is used to add flavour to the deep fried dishes. Did you know ajwain, a herb has several health benefits. Carom seeds is not only used as a spice in food but also as an ingredient for medicines. Ajwain seeds are tiny oval shaped seeds. These grayish-green colored carom seeds have a bitter and hot taste. Following are few health benefits of ajwain (carom seeds).

Health benefits of ajwain:

1. Ajwain has anti-acids which cures digestion problem. Have few ajwain seeds with buttermilk to get rid of indigestion.

2. Ajwain if eaten during cold provides relief and helps take cough and mucus out naturally. Chew the seeds and swallow with warm water. It also cures bronchitis and asthma. Mix it with jaggery and have 1/2-2 tsps twice a day.

3. Stomach or intestinal pain due to indigestion, infection or gastric can be cured by having ajwain seeds with warm water. One of the most important health benefits of ajwain is, the herb cures liver and kidney malfunctioning. It is a natural remedy to get rid of kidney stones.

4. Pain in the heart, head and ears are also reduced by having ajwain seeds. Giving ajwain oil drops in the ears reduce the pain whereas having ajwain with hot water provides relief from heart and head pain.

5. Massaging ajwain oil prevents joint pain and cures arthritis. It is also used to treat rheumatic and neuralgic pain.

6. Another health benefits of ajwain is it controls the discomfort in the stomach after drinking alcohol. It controls vomiting and increases appetite.

7. Ajwain seeds avoids bad breath and cures mouth pile. After meals, you can chew few seeds as a mouth freshener. You can also boil ajwain in water and gargle to get relief from toothache.

8. It is believed that having ajwain during menstruation reduces the cramps. Roast few seeds and have with milk.

9. Ajwain helps get rid of acidity too. Roast carom seeds with cumin seeds and boil in water. Drain after boiling and add sugar. Have it as a natural medicine to cure acidity.

10. Having ajwain during pregnancy is believed to purify blood and improve the blood flow in body.

These are the health benefits of ajwain or carom seeds. You can use in dals, sabji, rotis or paranthas or fried pakoras!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.