Organic Ajwain (Bishop's Weed), Conscious Food (100gm)
Rs. 73.00
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Organic Ajwain (Bishop's Weed), Conscious Food (100gm)
Rs. 73.00
Ajwain is a common spice found in kitchens across Indian and used in cooking Indian curries. It is also a favorite spice featured in Middle Eastern cuisine.
It is a tiny fruit pod that is pale green to brown in color and marked with vertical stripes on the outer surface. It has a hot, bitter taste and is rarely eaten raw. Ajwain is mostly sold in seed form; however, it can be powdered at home using a grinder.
Other common names for ajwain are bishops weed or carom seeds.
For years, Indian mothers and grandmothers have used ajwain as a home remedy for indigestion-related problems, especially stomachaches.
Product attributes
- Organic
- Fragrant
- Hot and bitter in taste
- Pungent
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
How to use
- For flavouring vegetables and curries
- For flavouring soups and sauces
- For flavouring homemade bread
- Add to homemade snacks, cookies and biscuits
- For pickling
Benefits
- Excellent digestive ajwain facilitates the release of gastric juices, which speeds up digestion. It is very useful in alleviating spasmodic pains of the stomach and intestines. It also cures any pain associated with flatulence (gas), indigestion and infections in the intestines. Ajwain also acts as a laxative and is effective in treating ailments like vomiting and mouth diseases.
- Anti-septic and anti-fungal Thymol is an essential oil obtained from ajwain, which contains an anesthetic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It helps in treating asthma, common cold, flu, migraine, nasal congestion, bronchitis and cough.
- Anti-inflammatory properties ajwain seeds help to alleviate pain and inflammation in cases of rheumatoid and arthritic diseases.
How to store
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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