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Ajwain Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Ajwain: Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)
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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  • SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp
  • FAMILY: Apiaceae
  • SPECIES: Trachyspermum copticum
  • EAT IN: SPRING

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Is Ajwain Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Ajwain' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Metabolic Nature of Ajwain

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). 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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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
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

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

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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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

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Hypolipidemic, Refreshing, Vasodilator

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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

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed 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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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator

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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

    Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Refreshing

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Vasodilator

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator

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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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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

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

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing

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Ajwain Impact Statistics

In each study below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects. See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

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

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

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

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 22 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

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

TOXINS

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

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

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

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

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

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

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

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

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

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

HYDRATION

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

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

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

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

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

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

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

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

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

DIGESTION

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

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

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

TONGUE

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

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

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

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

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 22 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

STOOL

How did Ajwain affect your stool lightness?

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

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

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

How did Ajwain affect your stool consistency?

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

How did Ajwain affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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

How did Ajwain affect your stool color?

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

URINE

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

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

How did Ajwain affect your urine lightness?

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

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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

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

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

How did Ajwain affect your urine clarity?

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

SWEAT

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

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

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

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

SYSTEMIC

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

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

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

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

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

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

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Ajwain may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

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

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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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"
“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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