BOTANICAL NAME

TRACHYSPERMUM AMMI

FAMILY

UMBELLIFERAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Ajamoda, Ajamodika, Dipyaka, Yamani, Yamanika, Yavani, Yavanika

HINDI : Ajwain

DISTRIBUTION

This species is native of Egypt and is cultivated in the Mediterranean region and in South-West Asian countries such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and mostly produced in India. Within India, It is cultivated throughout in the plains, but also grows well at higher altitudes. It is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

DOSE

Churna - 1-3 gms., Oil 1 - 3 drops, Ark 20- 40 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Camphene, Carvacrol, P-cymne, Myrcene, Thymene, Thymol, Linoleic acid, Oeic acid, Palmitic acid, Protein, Sugars, Tannins, Flavone, Phenolic galactoside

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan

Katu, Tikt

Katu

Ushan

Shoolprashman

THERAPEUTIC USES

Analgsic

Digestive

Appetiser

Micturitive

Expectorant

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Lohasava