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Organic Ajwain Seed -
Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb, (Mountain Rose Herbs)
Ajwain seeds are famous in Egypt for their healing powers. It has been written about since the most ancient of times in Egypt and India as a wonderful carminative medicine and AyurvedicIt is called Omam in the southern part of India and the seeds are distilled into water that is a common household medicine in Southern India and Sri Lanka and that is said to cure flatulence, indigestion, and low appetite. A folk remedy tells that if you soak the seeds in lemon juice and dry them seven times, it is a cure for impotence. Ajwain seeds are the main source for Thymol, an essential oil that is used as a base for cough syrups and throat lozenges. Ajwain goes well with chicken, fish, legumes, and in curries. It combines well with turmeric, paprika, cumin, fennel and coriander.
Ajwain is a small gray green seed that comes from a small annual shrub with many branches of small feather-like leaves. It was originally from the Eastern Mediterranean, but is now mostly cultivated along river banks in Central Asia, India, and much of Egypt. The aroma and taste is remarkably similar to Thyme with subtle variations in structure and piquancy.
Also known as: Carum copticum, Egyptian Anise, Coptic Caraway, Bishop's Weed
SUGGESTED USAGE
The seeds are used in all types of Middle Eastern and Indian cooking usually in their whole form.
Precautions: There are no known precautions to be taken when using the Ajwain seed for culinary purposes.
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Organic Ajwain Seed -
Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb, (Mountain Rose Herbs)
The seeds are used in cooking and as the main source of the essential oil Thymol.
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Organic Ajwain Seed -
Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb, (Mountain Rose Herbs)
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Organic Ajwain Seed -
Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb, (Mountain Rose Herbs)
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Organic Ajwain Seed - Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb is shipped in a discrete, unmarked package. Orders are processed immediately and usually takes about 3 to 5 working days to be received. We do ask that you try it for 2 to 3 weeks to feel the full effects. Any information received is used only for order processing and shipping purposes. Your information, such as e-mail address, will never be disclosed to a third party.
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Organic Ajwain Seed -
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Organic Ajwain Seed -
Trachyspermum ammi, 1 lb, (Mountain Rose Herbs)
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