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It is the small seed-like fruit similar to that of the bishop's weed (Ammi majus) plant, egg-shaped and grayish in colour.
It is also traditionally known as a digestive aid, a relief for abdominal discomfort due to indigestion and an antiseptic. In southern parts of India, dry ajwain seeds are powdered and soaked in milk, which is then filtered and fed to babies. Many assume it relieves colic in babies, and for children it also improves digestion and appetite. Ajwain can be used as digestive mixture in large animals. In the northern part of India, it is often consumed after a heavy meal.
A study conducted using the essential oil suggests that it has some use in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis. Its benefit comes from being able to inhibit the growth of undesired pathogens while not adversely affecting the beneficial flora.
It is the small seed-like fruit similar to that of the bishop's weed ( Ammi majus ) plant, egg-shaped and grayish in colour. The plant has a similarity to parsley. Because of their seed-like appearance, the fruit pods are sometimes called ajwain seeds or mistakenly as Ammi majus seeds (Botanical synonyms for ajwain which are no longer accepted by ITIS are: Ammi copticum , Carum copticum , Trachyspermum ammi ).
| Style: Dried, Preserved | Type: Other | Taste: Salty |
| Shape: Oval | Cultivation Type: Common, Open Air | Packaging: Bulk |