Ajwain

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

Recipes with Ajwain: Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)

Ajwain smells like thyme because it contains the same aromatic oil, thymol. Compared to thyme, ajwain is brighter, stronger, and less subtle. It is slightly bitter and very sharp, akin to black pepper but more etheric in quality.
The vitality (prana) and lightness of ajwain is intrinsic to its taste. Its aromatic oils disperse blood and dilate blood vessels, while its pungent spiciness stimulates the heart for an altogether refreshing effect on the circulation.

Ajwain rivals asafoetida in its ability to relieve gas and bloating. It warms up cold digestion and relaxes intestinal cramping due to colic. Use with any foods that take a long time to digest. Its fiery nature increases bile, aggravating hot Pitta constitutions. Overuse in summer may cause you to sweat, aggravating dryness in Vata.

About Ajwain

Ajwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor.

Cooking Ajwain

Ajwain is in the carrot family along with parsley, celery, cumin, and caraway. The egg shaped seeds resemble other carrot family members in look and taste. A small amount of raw ajwain will dominate the flavor of a dish. Fried in ghee or other oils, ajwain takes on a more subtle, complex flavor. Ajwain is commonly added to deep-fried foods, grains such as rice, chickpeas and digestive lassis.

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Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)

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SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp
FAMILY: Apiaceae
SPECIES: Trachyspermum copticum
EAT IN: SPRING

Medicinal Effects of Ajwain

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics
Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types
Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

AGGRAVATES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors
Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:

Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Upward

UPWARD

Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.

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Family:

Apiaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Carminative

STRONG CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Cleanse & Detox:

Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Energy Vitality:

Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Immune System:

Anthelminthic

STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Heart & Circulation:

Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Weight Loss:

Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Strength, Muscle Health:

Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Ajwain

Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Hypolipidemic, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up
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Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator
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Mint (Fresh)

Mint (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Refreshing, Vasodilator
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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator
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Basil (Fresh)

Basil (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic
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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common
Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic
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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up
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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic
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Dill (Fresh)

Dill (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Ajwain

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Antibacterial, Refreshing, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator
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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins
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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant
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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive
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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant
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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic
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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant
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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up
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Ajwain - Metabolic Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Natural Health Sciences. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

0	2	5	16	5
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

0	0	15	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

0	12	0	12
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3	1	18
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 22 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

0	1	4	21	2
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

3	16	7	2	0
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

TOXINS

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3	14	7	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

0	1	20	7	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

Tongue: How did Ajwain affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	15	11	1	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

4	0	0	3	21
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

0	1	22	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	0	26	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

0	1	17	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

HYDRATION

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0	0	9	17	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

0	6	16	2	0
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

0	2	11	14	1
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

4	14	8	2	0
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

4	9	13	2	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	14	6
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

DIGESTION

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

0	1	4	21	2
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3	14	7	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

3	16	7	2	0
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

TONGUE

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

0	12	0	12
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

4	0	0	3	21
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

Tongue: How did Ajwain affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	15	11	1	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

0	6	16	2	0
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	14	6
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 24 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3	1	18
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 22 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

STOOL

How did Ajwain affect your stool color?

3	0	0	5	20
More yellow	More gray	More green	More orange	Same

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool consistency?

4	10	5	8	1
Much softer	Slightly softer	Same	Slightly harder	Much harder

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool lightness?

1	9	15	3	0
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly darker	Much darker

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0	6	9	13	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

0	1	20	7	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

URINE

How did Ajwain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	0	26	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine lightness?

0	5	18	3	2
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly Darker	Much Darker

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine clarity?

0	20	8
More cloudy	Same	More clear

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0	0	9	17	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

0	1	22	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

SWEAT

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

0	0	15	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

0	1	17	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

SYSTEMIC

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

4	9	13	2	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

0	2	11	14	1
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

0	2	5	16	5
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

4	14	8	2	0
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 28 REPORT ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

Note: These exercises are not part of an FDA-regulated study, and were not designed or conducted under a clinical research protocol. They are neither investigational in nature nor scientific findings. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are experiential assignments rooted in traditional Ayurvedic education, intended solely for instructional use. No conclusions should be drawn regarding the therapeutic effects of any food, herb, or dietary substance based on these student reflections.

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Ajwain may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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Bloating / distension
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Eat many small meals throughout the day
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Frequent Burping
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Frequent Nausea
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Gas, irregular digestion
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Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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Irregular/small appetite
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Malabsorption
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Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Slow, heavy digestion
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Smelly Gas
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Tired after eating
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Vomiting
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Mind, Stress & Sleep
Brain Fog / Cloudy Mind / Confusion
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Difficulty waking up
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Excessive sleep
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Low energy
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Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
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Sleep during the day
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Tired in morning
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Weight Loss
Fat back of arms
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Fat on back
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Fat on buttocks
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Fat on thighs
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Hypothyroid
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Low metabolism
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Heart, Blood & Circulation
Fever (Current)
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Heaviness in heart area
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High Blood Pressure
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High Triglycerides
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Slow Heartbeat
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Thick coating tongue
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Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus
Animal/dander allergy
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Dust allergy
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Shortness of Breath
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Sore throat
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Bowel, Poop Elimination
Mucus on stool
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Sinking stool
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Undigested food in stool
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Bones, Muscles & Tendons
Aches & Pains - General
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Muscle cramps
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Diet
Beans 2+ times / week
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Taking Enzyme Supplements
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Reproductive-Health
Clots in menstrual blood
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CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Ajwain may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi, also known as carom seeds) is known for its digestive, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties but it also has contraindications and potential side effects, especially in certain medical conditions or with specific medications. NOTE: The contraindications mentioned for ginger primarily relate to medicinal or supplemental doses, not everyday culinary use.

Pregnancy: Ajwain may stimulate uterine contractions and has been traditionally used to induce labor. Avoid concentrated doses during pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters.

Gastric Ulcers or Hyperacidity: Ajwain increases gastric juice secretion, which may irritate ulcers or worsen acid reflux in sensitive individuals.

Bleeding Disorders: Ajwain contains thymol, which may inhibit blood clotting in high concentrations. Caution is advised for those on anticoagulants or with bleeding risks.

Digestion
Burning abdominal pain
Duodenal Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hyperacidity
Stomach Ulcer
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
Taking blood thinner medication
Reproductive-Health
Currently pregnant

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Ajwain. Please see your health care provider for more information.

Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect. Avoid if taking water pills or pharmaceutical diuretics.
Hypolipidemic: May magnify the effect of cholesterol lowering drugs.

Comments & Questions About 'Ajwain'

Do you like 'ajwain'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'ajwain'?

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 522 likes

Sally Bond Chapel hill, NC

2013-01-23

“Hi John - Ajwain looks like fennel seed, which I have seen (and used) in other kitchari recipes. Are they the same thing? Thanks...Sal"

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John J Immel Asheville, NC

2013-01-24

“Fennel seeds are longer and taste like anise. Ajwain is very pungent, more like strong black pepper. Thanks for asking!"

Silvija Petruson London

2014-06-28

“What substitutes I could choose for Ajwain if I can't find it in my country? Thanks"

Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ

2016-08-09

“There's nothing quite like Ajwain, but you could use cumin and/or fennel instead. Thanks for asking!"

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ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

STRONG CARMINATIVE

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

WAKES-YOU-UP

NERVINE

REFRESHING

STIMULATES-ENERGY

STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC

ANTIBACTERIAL

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

VASODILATOR

DIURETIC

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

ANTISPASMODIC

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Ajwain

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

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Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Ajwain - Metabolic Impact Report

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

TOXINS

HYDRATION

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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CONTRAINDICATED FOR
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