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What is Ajwain Leaf?
Ajwain, or carom seeds, are very common in Indian households. The plant that the leaves are a part of is also known as the ‘Indian Borage,’ which is also called the ajwain plant sometimes. The leaves of this plant are the real stars. They are bright green in colour and are broad and pulpy.
What is the botanical name of Ajwain?
Trachyspermum ammi
Ajwain/Scientific names
Trachyspermum ammi commonly known as ‘Ajwain’ is distributed throughout India and is mostly cultivated in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Is oregano and Ajwain leaves same?
Two commonly available Indian herbs can be used to substitute oregano. The first and most common one is Carom (ajwain leaves). These plants can be found in almost every other household in India. These leaves are also used in treating cough, cold and fever in children.
Can we eat Ajwain plant leaves?
Ajwain leaves can help in promoting digestion in the body. They can be consumed after daily meals to improve digestion. They are also used to increase appetite, especially in children.
Is there any side effects of ajwain?
Generally, if consumed in moderate amounts ajwain do not cause any side effects. However, if overused it may show some adverse effects in a few people. Overuse may worsen stomach ulcers and it should be avoided by people suffering from diverticulitis, liver diseases and ulcerative colitis.
What is ajwain leaf called in English?
Both the leaves and the seed‑like fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans. The name “bishop’s weed” also is a common name for other plants. The “seed” (i.e., the fruit) is often confused with lovage “seed”….
| Ajwain | |
|---|---|
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Trachyspermum |
| Species: | T. ammi |
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What is ajwain called in English?
Can I eat ajwain daily?
Chew a spoonful of raw ajwain seeds every day in the morning. Maintain a gap of half an hour between eating ajwain and having your breakfast. If you have these seeds the first thing in the morning, they help your body release digestive juices which can make digestion better.
What is ajwain leaves called in English?
Is Cuban oregano ajwain?
This plant is actually Cuban Oregano. The taste of the leaves is very similar to ajwain (owa) and they also have similar medicinal properties. Cuban Oregano actually belongs to the mint family. Since this plant has a strong aroma of ajwain (ajowan caraway, bishop’s weed), it is routinely mistaken for the ajwain plant.
Who should not eat ajwain?
Due to the lack of scientific evidence, medicinal use of Ajwain or beyond the recommended dosage should be avoided during breastfeeding[8]. Ajwain has blood thinning property and might slow blood clotting. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid Ajwain or its supplements along with drugs that slow blood clotting.
Is it safe to eat ajwain everyday?