Ajwain (Carom seeds) is a tiny kitchen ingredient with extraordinary healing power. Traditionally used in cooking, as a mouth freshener, and in home remedies, ajwain has been valued in Ayurveda for centuries. It is especially effective as a digestive aid, pain reliever, antimicrobial, and respiratory soother.
Headache / Cold Relief
Chewing ajwain or inhaling its crushed seeds wrapped in a small pouch provides quick relief from headaches caused by cold or sinus issues. Applying a warm paste with dry ginger also helps. Many pain balms contain ajwain extracts.
Relief in Children’s Cold
For infants and toddlers, tying a small pouch of ajwain around the neck helps ease Breathing as its essential oils act gently on the respiratory tract.
Hoarseness of Voice
Chewing ajwain provides relief when the throat is sore and the voice becomes hoarse Due to a cold or cough.
Toothache
A warm paste of ajwain applied on the cheek or mixing with asafoetida and applying directly to the tooth helps relieve pain. Inhaling ajwain smoke can also reduce dental infection.
Chest and Respiratory Pain
Chewing ajwain with salt or applying a warm paste on the chest helps reduce congestion, pressure, and pain. Ajwain is beneficial in certain heart conditions due to its antispasmodic properties.
Stomach Pain and Gas
Chewing ajwain with salt is a traditional and effective remedy for gas, colic, and bloating. For severe cases, a mixture of ajwain, asafoetida, and black salt with warm water is suggested.
Worm Infestation
Due to its bitter and pungent qualities, ajwain helps kill intestinal worms. A fine mixture of Ajwain with asafoetida and other herbs taken thrice daily is beneficial.
Joint Pain and Arthritis
Taking equal parts of fenugreek and ajwain daily reduces pain and inflammation in joints.
For chronic arthritis, long-term use of ajwain with dry ginger and guggul is recommended.
Urticaria (Skin Allergy – Itching)
According to the Ayurvedic text Chakradatta, ajwain with jaggery taken twice daily for seven
days is beneficial for urticaria. Adding turmeric enhances the effect.
Ajwain truly proves that even the tiniest seed can be a powerhouse of natural healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
What are the main benefits of eating ajwain?
Ajwain helps with gas, stomach pain, headaches, toothache, joint pain, and skin allergy (urticaria). It has digestive, antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties.
Is ajwain useful for urticaria (skin allergy)?
Traditional Ayurvedic texts like Chakradatta recommend ajwain with jaggery for seven days for urticaria; adding turmeric may increase benefit. Consult a practitioner for persistent conditions.
How does ajwain help with stomach pain and gas?
Ajwain contains thymol, which aids digestion and helps expel gas. A traditional remedy is to chew ajwain with salt; for stronger relief mix ajwain with asafoetida and warm water.
Can ajwain be taken daily?
Small amounts of ajwain daily are generally safe and support digestion and immunity. Excessive intake may cause irritation or increase bile in sensitive individuals.
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