Ajwain, or carom, is a seed-like fragrant fruit slightly green to brown in colour and has a bitter taste. People have used ajwain since ancient times in cooking and healing in various parts of the world, especially in India. Organic ajwain is incredibly nutritious. It is rich in fibre, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals and is used as a spice in most Indian cuisines. The wealth of nutrients in ajwain includes dietary fibre, essential fatty acids, and protein. Ajwain is power-packed with essential oils and polyphenols such as thymol, linoleic acid, oleic acid, pinene, and terpinene. AsmitA Organic Farms provides organic ajwain that offers numerous health benefits and promotes overall well-being.

Since ancient times, ajwain seed has been used for its medicinal properties and health benefits. Organic ajwain is produced from crops not sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, or other harmful chemicals. Organically grown ajwain is free from preservatives and extremely safe to consume. Some of the amazing health benefits of ajwain include:

• Ajwain seeds contain two active ingredients - thymol and carvacrol. These phenol derivatives are extremely effective in fighting against bacteria and fungi.
• Ajwain (carom) seeds can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improving heart health.
• Thymol —a major component of ajwain — exhibits calcium-channel-blocking effects and helps reduce blood pressure levels.
• The active enzymes and volatile oils in carom seed extract can improve digestive health. These active enzymes and oils help prevent and treat chronic indigestion.
• Adding a teaspoonful of this aromatic spice in boiling water and drinking it can help treat colds and coughs. The active ingredients of ajwain act as an expectorant and help in increasing airflow to the lungs. Thymol, present in ajwain, is a natural anti-inflammatory compound that can relieve pain in arthritis.

• Loaded with soluble dietary fibre, ajwain aids in improving digestive and intestine health. It also helps in treating gas and bloating. Chewing ajwain can help relieve constipation and eliminate problems like indigestion and flatulence.
• Ajwain is an excellent source of antioxidants.
• Ajwain seeds extract exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties and help the body fight against bacteria like salmonella, E Coli, and fungi.
• When added to tea, carom seeds can treat dysentery and spasmodic pain.
• The anaesthetic properties of this aromatic spice help to provide relief in case of rheumatic pain when applied topically.
• Ajwain helps treat respiratory ailments like asthma and bronchitis when combined with ginger extract.
• Ajwain seeds clear nasal and throat congestion and improve the functioning of the airflow and lungs. Additionally, ajwain helps relieve sore throat, cold, and mild asthma by dilating the bronchial tubes in the lungs.
• Ajwain Seeds (Carom seeds) in lukewarm water can be a great mouthwash. The active ingredients of ajwain seeds can help maintain good oral hygiene.
• Ajwain seeds are also important in various lotions and ointments for skin treatments. They are also found to be effective in treating peptic ulcers. Since ajwain improves digestion and metabolism, it can also be used for healthy weight loss.

• Ajwain has played a crucial role in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. It helps improve digestive health, improve heart function, and strengthen the immune system.
• Ajwain seeds contain volatile oil and 20 different bioactive compounds, including thymol, terpenoids, and p-cymene, known to possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, spasmodic, and many other therapeutic and medicinal properties. For instance, thymol and carvacrol in ajwain possess antifungal and ant–bacterial properties.
• If taken in moderation, ajwain (or carom) seeds are safe for daily consumption. It can impart flavour and a spicy kick to various dishes and beverages. It has been an ingredient in every Indian kitchen and Ayurvedic herbal formulations for ages.