Ajwain

Ayurvedic Bulk Herbs – Ajwain

Ajwain has been used in medicine since ancient times. Described by the seer Charaka as anti-flatulent and cholic, this herb has a characteristically strong odor and taste that has helped it to find its way into many dishes. The seeds are carminative, stimulant, and antispasmodic.

Latin Name:
Trachyspermum ammi

Common Names:
ajowan caraway, thymol seeds, bishop’s weed, carom, yavanika, agnivardhana

Parts Used:
Dried seeds

Ayurvedic Energetics:
Rasa: Katu (pungent), tikta (bitter)
Guna: Laghu (light), ruksha (dry), tikshna (sharp)
Veerya: Ushna (hot)
Vipaka: Katu (pungent)
Dosha: Promotes pitta, pacifies vata and kapha

Ayurvedic Herbs

Herbs are at the very heart of the Ayurvedic tradition. Long ago, Ayurveda recognized the power and potency of botanicals grown from the earth. Many of the herbs we carry have been used for centuries to promote mental clarity, radiant skin, lustrous hair, manageable weight, healthy function of the liver, and a robust immune system, among other benefits.

An Ayurvedic herb is a plant-based substance that has a history of use in Ayurveda for promoting health and balancing one or more of the doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha. Herbs come in many shapes and sizes. There are Ayurvedic herbs for energy, organic spices to support digestive health through Ayurvedic cooking, and many varieties of herbal oil for the ultra-soothing Ayurvedic practice of self-massage.

Suggested Use:

¼ to ½ teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of the reach of children.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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