Omam/Ajwain/Carrom seed

Ajwain (also known as carom seeds or bishop's weed) is a spice commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It has a strong, thyme-like flavor due to the presence of thymol, which gives it a slightly bitter, pungent taste.

✅ Common Uses:

• Cooking: Added to doughs (like parathas, puris), curries, lentils, and pickles.

• Tadka/Tempering: Often used in tempering to flavor oils.

• Snacks: Enhances flavor in snacks like pakoras or namak paras.

🩺 Health Benefits:

• Digestive aid: Ajwain is known to relieve indigestion, gas, and bloating.

• Antimicrobial: Due to thymol, it has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

• Cold relief: Used in traditional remedies for cough, cold, and asthma.

• Pain relief: Crushed ajwain mixed with warm water is used for muscle pain or arthritis in traditional remedies.

🧪 How to Use Medicinally:

• Ajwain water: Boil 1 tsp of ajwain in water, strain, and drink to help with digestion.

• Ajwain paste: Applied externally for pain relief in joints or migraines.