According to Ayurveda

Ajowan (Carum couticum) Seed whole. In India the seeds are used as a household remedy for indigestion and colic, and used in poultices to relieve asthma, cough, throat irritation and arthritis. It also has aphrodisiac properties. Use in recipes for savory dishes; goes especially well with fish. The seeds are also added to curries and breads. Ajowan is much used as a medicinal plant is ayurvedic medicine for its antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic and carminative properties. It is also widely used to treat diarrhea and flatulence. The thymol content makes ajowan a potent fungicide.


Action and uses as per Ayurveda: Anthelmintic, antiseptic and carminative.


Note: The quality and part of the plant used are highly important in the manufacturing and processing of herbal powders. Certain parts are more potent and effective than others. Fiber and other unwanted material should be removed as they do not have any herbal properties (except to increase the weight and quantity).


The properties of single herb may differ from region to region. Ripening and timely harvesting are yet another important factor for the potency of any particular herb.

There are guidelines for collection of different herbs at different times and there is a particular span of time for collecting some particular herbs.


Naturally grown herbs are assumed to be more potent and effective than cultivated herbs because habitat plays an important role.


All related factors, including the above, are considered very carefully and thoroughly