Ajwain Essential Oil

Benefits

Ajwain Essential Oil has been found effective against a great number of ailments. It alleviates stomach and digestive problems, helps with kidney stones, relieves symptoms of the common cold, as well bronchitis and other coughs, soothes earache and arthritis pain. It is effective against the pain of venomous bites or stings, such as that of scorpions. Taken with water, ajwain is said to instantly cures hiccups. It can also reduce the craving for alcohol.

Instructions for Use

Ajwain oil uses are numerous. You may may both use this oil internally or externally.

For earaches drop 1-2 droplets in the affected ear.

For digestive ailments dilute a few drops in a glass of water or milk and drink.

You can diffuse the oil to get respiratory benefits from it.

Try massaging the oil (mixed with a carrier) into the skin to relieve muscle pains and arthritis.

History and Additional Information

One of the common names for Ajwain is bishop’s weed, but it should not be confused with the European and North American plant Aegopodium Podagraria (also known as ground elder or goutweed). Ajwain is also sometimes confused with lovage. The plant is very similar in appearance to caraway, dill and cumin which belong to the same family.

The ajwain oil extracted from Ajwain contains thymol, as found in thyme. However, most therapeutic uses of ajwain use the seed rather than the oil.

It is often used in Indian cuisine, especially in the Gujurat region where it complements the vegetarian cooking.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Trachyspermumammi syn. carom ajowan
• Other Names: Ajave Seeds, Ajowan, Ajvain, Ajwan, Bishop’s Weed, Carom, Ethiopian Cumin, Omam, Omum
• Family: Umbelliferae
• Part of Plant Used: Seed
• Place of Origin: India, Pakistan, Near East

Characteristics

• Odor/Frangrance: Very similar to thyme, but stronger and not as subtle.
• Color: Pale yellow/brownish
• Aroma Strength: Strong
• Consistency:  medium and slightly oily to the touch
• Note: Middle

Blending Suggestions: Parsley, sage, thyme

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Ajwain essential oil may cause skin irritation in some people. Take in small doses at first until tolerance is established.

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