Ajwain Seeds are native to Middle East and Egypt, but now mainly grown in South Asia. Ajwain is a medicinal herb, used for both culinary as well as therapeutic purposes. Ajwain Seeds are used in the Indian and Middle Eastern dishes in whole and roasted form which enhances the flavor of the food. In South Asia, Ajwain Seeds are also used to cure indigestion, low appetite and other related problems. These are used in the preparation of curries and curry powder. Ajwain Seeds go well with fish and meat dishes. These are available in both whole as well as powdered form.

 

Medicinal Use

 

Bishop's weed is widely recommended for medicinal purposes like as a calming herb to ease intestinal colic, stimulating the appetite, treatment of diarrhea, bronchitis, bronchial asthma and in laryngitis as a gargle. Another main use has been to increase milk. It is an ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste because of its antiseptic properties.

 

Culinary Use

 

Bishop weed or Ajwain is a very popular Indian spice which is used as to add flavor to many dishes. The spice is extensively used in a number of food products including savory, snacks, breads, pastries.

 

 

Details

 

Botanical Name                           Trachyspermum Ammi, Carum Copticum

Family                                          Apiaceae

Common Name                            Ajwain, Wild Parsley, Carom

Part Used                                      Fruit Seed

Moisture                                       12 % Max.

Total Ash                                      10 % Max.

Volatile Oil                                   2 % Max.

Packaging                                     500g, 1kg, 25kg to 60kg

Forms Available                           Whole and Powdered