Product Description

Ajwain Plant Description
Ajwain is an annual, aromatic, erect herb from the family of Apiaceae. It grows up to ****0 cm. Ajwain herb bear white flowers and small brownish fruit. Ajwain seeds are tiny grey in colour and have a distinct bitterly pungent taste which comes to be quite peppery when taken raw.
Ajwain originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region, possibly Egypt. Ajwain is known for its unique flavour and medicinal properties. It found its way to India with the Greeks and subsequently is grown in many parts of the country. Additionally, it is cultivated in India, Central Europe, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Ajwain herb has been in use since centuries in several cultures for its aromatic and healing properties. In Ayurveda especially, ajwain is known for stimulating digestion and increasing appetite. It is recommended to help in reducing stomach discomfort and pain associated with gas and helps in providing relief from menstrual cramps.

Extraction & Composition of Ajwain Oil

• Ajwain oil is extracted from the crushed seeds by the method of hydrodistillation by using a clevenger-type apparatus.
• The main constituents of the ajwain oil are thymol, gamma-terpinene, p-cymene, and beta-pinene. Alpha-pinene, alpha-thujene, beta-myrcene, carvacrol, limonene, and terpinene**-ol.
• There are variations in the composition of ajwain oils depending upon the region where it is cultivated. For instance, ajwain oil collected from Southern India is rich in thymol.
• The principal constituents which are responsible for typical flavour of ajwain seed essential oil are thymol and carvacrol.

• Ajwain oil has insecticidal, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-filarial, nematicidal, anthelmintic, hypotensive, analgesic and antitussive properties.
• Ajwain seeds contain ethanol and acetone extracts which have antibacterial properties. Furthermore, Ajwain is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients such as carotenoids and flavonoids that give antioxidant protection. Apart from these, ajwain contains alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides and various other bioactive compounds.
• Ajwain is great for muscle spasms. It contains antispasmodic properties due to the presence of thymol which also makes it a great pain killer. This means, ajwain is great for treating colic and griping pains, asthma, menstrual cramps, arthritis and edema.
• Ajwain is also rich in moisture, protein, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.