Ajowan

Trachyspermum ammi

Pain, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Antibacterial

Pain – thymol numbs pain (analgesic), toothache, headache, arthritis, sore muscles, sore throat

Gi – eases heartburn (lowers acidity), belching, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea (best roasted seeds steeped in hot H2O)

Respiratory – Asthma – bronchodilator (theophylline), cough (more effective than codeine), calming contraction

Antibacterial – including Salmonella, wounds, throat and mouth infections (gargle)

It lowers blood pressure. Ajowan has anti-fungal properties.

It is great to use when cooking legumes because it prevents flatulence. Great to use in bread, vegetables, relishes, pickles.

It is used as a deodorant, mouth wash, toothpaste additive.