Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) is a well known herb, that grows across India. Its seeds (fruit) have been used in ayurveda since olden times, for treating various diseases, especially
Major benefits of Ajwain Ark include -
1. Useful in pain in belly (intestinal colic): Ajwain Ark relieves spasm in the stomach and intestines. It is thus useful in relieving pain in abdomen due to indigestion, loose motions, dysentery, colitis, IBS etc.
2. Useful in pain due to gall stones: Ajwain Ark relieves spasm in the gall bladder and bile duct. It is thus useful in biliary colic due to gall stones.
3. Useful in pain during periods: Ajwain Ark relaxes the uterine smooth muscle. It is thus useful in pain during periods (dysmenorrhea), especially due to uterine contractions.
4. Useful in Gas / Acidity: Ajwain Ark lowers acid production in stomach and reinforces downward movement of stomach and intestines. It is thus quite useful in relieving gas, acidity, and belching.
5. Useful in Nausea / Vomiting: Ajwain Ark reinforces downward motility of the stomach and intestines. It is thus quite useful in relieving nausea, vomiting, and GERD.
6. Useful in renal colic: Ajwain Ark relieves spasm in the ureters and improves urinary flow. It is thus useful in renal colic and painful urination due to urinary stones and UTI.
7. Useful in Asthma & Cough: Ajwain Ark relaxes the bronchi and bronchioles. In addition, it promotes expectoration of sputum. It is thus quite useful in asthma and cough.