Organic Ajwain Powder (Trachyspermum ammi) | Improves Digestion, Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Pressure.

Organic Ajwain Powder (Trachyspermum ammi)

Ajwain consists of dried, aromatic fruits of Apium graveolens cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Ajwain is collected by thrashing plants on a mat and drying in the shade or in drying sheds. Organic ajwain powder is well known for the management of urinary, digestive, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders. Also, it effectively manages high blood pressure, inflammation, bacterial, and microbial infections, and gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, bloating, flatulence, low appetite, abdominal cramps, and regular bowel functions.

The seeds of Ajwain can be used externally also for various health issues. The poultice is made using the seeds in warm water to relieve gouty arthritis, rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and non-specific arthritis. 

Scientific Classification of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi):

• Kingdom: Plantae – Plants
• Subkingdom: Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
• Superdivision: Spermatophyta – Seed plants
• Division: Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
• Order: Apiales
• Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae – Carrot family
• Genus: Apium L. – celery
• Species: Apium graveolens L. – wild celery
• Class: Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
• Subclass: Rosidae
• Part(s) used for medicinal purposes: Leaves, Root, Seeds
• Plant type: herb
• Distribution: Central and southern states of India

Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) Synonyms:

• Sanskrit: Dipyaka, Ayamoda, Ajmoja
• Hindi: Ajmuda, Ajmod
• Kannada: Oma, Ajavana, Omakki
• Marathi: Ajmoda, Oova
• Oriya: Banajuani
• Punjabi: Valjawain, Ajmod

Chemical Constituents of Ajawin (Trachyspermum ammi):

It is mainly composed of Essential oil and fixed oil. Other than this, the main minerals in the seeds are phosphorus, calcium, and iron, while its major vitamins are riboflavin, niacin, carotene, and thiamine.

Ayurvedic Properties and Action of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi):

• Rasa: Katu, Tikta
• Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
• Virya: Ushna
• Vipaka: Katu
• Karma: Deepan, Kaphavatajit, Krimijit, Mutral, Aam nashak, Ruchikrit, Shulghan, Vidahi,  Anuloman

Therapeutic Uses of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi):

• It has cholesterol-lowering activity
• It increases the flow of urine
• Organic ajwain powder is rich in anti-inflammatory activity (relieves inflammation)
• It acts as a detoxifier (removal of toxic substances from the body)
• It acts as a digestive stimulant
• It is rich in anti-hypertensive (lowering blood pressure) 

Dose of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi): 

1-3 gm of the drug of organic ajwain powder.

Reference:

Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.

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