5 Health Benefits of Ajwain

Ajwain or Carom seeds in English is a spice found in every Indian household and widely used in Indian cuisines. It is an herbal plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family, which also includes coriander, fennel, and caraway, etc. It has a unique pungent & bitter taste, and its color varies from slightly olive green to brown.

It is often dry roasted or roasted with ghee to enhance the aroma and flavor before adding it to the cuisines. This wonder spice not only enhances the taste of the dishes but also has many health benefits. It is commonly used as a home remedy for numerous health problems.

Let us see the five health benefits of the Ajwain:

1. Improves Digestion: Your mother would have probably given you Ajwain water whenever you had stomach pain or suffered from indigestion. It is the most common home remedy to treat indigestion, stomach aches or cramps, or other gastric problems. Ajwain improves gut health through active enzymes that release gastric juices. For best results, take Ajwain seeds with a pinch of salt, mix them in lukewarm water and drink it on an empty stomach; this helps fight indigestion and improves gut health.
2. Provides Relief from Tooth Ache: Ajwain seeds have thymol and other essential oils known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It can help to reduce toothache. For pain relief, adding 1tsp of Ajwain seeds with a pinch of salt in lukewarm water and gargling with it 2-3 times may give instant results.
3. Alleviates Pain Due to Arthritis: Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-biotic properties, Ajwain helps ease pain and swelling associated with Arthritis. It also reduces redness. A paste that is made by crushing Ajwain seeds and applying it on joints, or, simply, consuming Ajwain water daily may help a person suffering from Arthritis feel better.
4. Maintains Cholesterol levels: Ajwain seeds are rich in dietary fibers and fatty acids. It maintains good cholesterol levels and reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels that increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes and other cardiovascular issues.
5. Lowers Blood Pressure: Thymol present in Ajwain seeds acts as a calcium channel blocker. It prevents calcium from entering into the blood vessels of the heart. Thus, it helps expand blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.