Every Indian family is too familiar with the spice ajwain, every dal-tadka is incomplete without it. Ajwain is derived from the herbal plants of our own country. The color of Ajwain seeds varies from olive green to brown. All parts of this herb have a very rich smell, so it is also called Ugragandha in Sanskrit. The seeds have a bitter and pungent taste, a bit like oregano, and are often added to curries and pickles due to their strong aromatic nature. It is one of those rare spices that can achieve both the flavor and ayurvedic health benefits.

The sole effect of these dietary enhancers is not to increase the flavor and aroma of the meal but to add health benefits too. Ajwain seeds have many benefits, and you should know how to make good use of them.

Here are some of the main health benefits of ajwain. Check out:

Instant remedy for indigestion and acidity

One of the most important health benefits of ajwain seeds is why mothers never miss to add them to your meal because it keeps your stomach healhy. Nothing interferes with our daily work more than a bad stomach. Present in ajwain seeds, active enzymes help to enhance our digestive function by promoting the release of gastric juice. Take 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of ajwain, then add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder. Take it daily with water to cure heartburn.

Cures Cold

Ajwain helps prevent nasal obstruction by easily draining mucus. Awain seeds and jaggery are made into a paste by heating, and 2 teaspoons are taken twice a day to make the body feel better. This also helps to deal with respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis. To relieve migraine, use a thin cloth to wrap some ajwain powder, keep it under your pillow or frequently inhale it.

Tooth and Ear Pain

To reduce terrible earache, just drop 2 drops of ajwain oil in the ear. To relieve toothache immediately, mix with warm water, 1 teaspoon of ajwain powder and salt. Inhaling only the smoke of roasted ajwain seeds can make the excruciating toothache fade away. In addition, it can also be gargled to maintain good oral hygiene.

For cleaning wounds

The ingredient called thymol in the ajwain seed can be used as a strong bactericide and fungicide. Thus, these seeds can be crushed and applied to the skin to treat infection or cuts. So if you encounter any such injury next time, please apply ajwain seed paste to the wound.

Postpone greying of hair

Ajwain seeds help prevent hair from whitening prematurely. To prepare this potion, add curry leaves, dried grapes, sugar and ajwain seeds to a glass of water and cook. Drink this every day until you start to see the effect.

Oma Water

Ajwain or Oma water is a miracle of Ayurvedic therapy, especially for women. It solves the problem of dyspepsia in pregnant women by cleaning the uterus and stomach, and solves the problem of irregular menstruation. Omar water is also often given to babies to reduce the problem of gas that causes discomfort. To prepare this wonder drink, boil 2 teaspoons of roasted ajwain seeds in water. Filter the mixture and consumed. You can add 1 teaspoon of honey to taste. It is well known that regular consumption of this water can increase the rate of metabolism and burn fat, thus helping to lose weight.

Eases arthritis pain

Ajwain seeds have two qualities that help them fight arthritis. They have antibiotic properties that reduce redness and inflammation, and have anaesthetic properties that soothe pain and swelling. As a home remedy, you can apply a paste of crushed seeds to the joints or immerse them in a hot water bucket containing a small amount of ajwain seeds.

Get some ajwain seeds for our good health. For a complete Ayurvedic check-up and treatment, visit Ayurvedguru Dr. Manoj Virmani. Call for appointment: +91 94160 11800 or visit website Ayurvedguru.com