Harnessing the Healing Power of Ajwain: A Friend to the Stomach and Beyond
Health Vision|May 2024
A humble yet potent herb celebrated for its profound impact on health and well-being. With its pungent and astringent attributes, it relives illnesses.
Dr. Venkatraman Hegde
Harnessing the Healing Power of Ajwain: A Friend to the Stomach and Beyond

Ajwain, also known as carom seeds (Oma in Kannada), is a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. From the savoury aroma of spices to the vibrant hues of vegetables, every ingredient holds within it a treasure trove of medicinal properties. Among these culinary marvels stands Ajwain, a humble yet potent herb celebrated for its profound impact on health and well-being. Ajwain's with its pungent and astringent attributes, it relives illnesses by the imbalance of cold, vata, and kapha doshas.

• It not only adds flavour to dishes but also offers several potential health benefits:

• Digestive Aid: Ajwain is known for its digestive properties. The stomach is vulnerable to a countless ailment. Ajwain offers a respite and rejuvenation when used judiciously. With its inherent qualities of 'deepana' and 'pachana', Ajwain ignites the digestion, ensuring the thorough assimilation of nutrients and the swift elimination of toxins. In the records of culinary wisdom, it finds its place alongside ingredients that pose a challenge to digestion, offering comfort to the struggling belly. It contains an essential oil called thymol, which helps stimulate the production of gastric juices, aiding digestion and relieving indigestion, bloating, and gas.

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