Ajwain or ajma, also known as carom seeds or bishop’s weed, is a spice often used in Indian cooking. Healthline vouches for its valuable nutrients.
One tsp offers about 5 calories, tiny amounts of protein and fat, and 1 gm each of fibre and carbs. It also includes helpful elements like iron, calcium, potassium, healthy fats, explains WebMD.
This herb has shown helpful results in solving indigestion, acid reflux, stomach pain and preventing certain harmful bacteria, states the National Institutes of Health.
Ajwain is known to fight off germs/infections effectively, as it contains antibacterial and antifungal properties, says Healthline. Its natural elements like thymol and carvacrol stop harmful microbes & moulds from spreading.
The spice may help ease a sore throat, unblock a stuffy nose, making it easier to breathe, believes WebMD. It may also support better airflow in the lungs, which can be helpful for people with breathing troubles like asthma.
Ajwain may ease tooth pain because it has natural oils that calm swelling. These oils, especially thymol, keep your mouth clean by fighting off harmful germs and fungi, states WebMD.
According to Healthline, thymol, one of the main parts of ajwain, might help relax blood vessels and support lower pressure in the arteries. More detailed studies are still needed to confirm this effect.
According to WebMD, ajwain seeds simmered in water makes a drink that may calm the stomach and support fat loss. It also helps the body burn energy more efficiently by speeding up digestion, if ideally had on an empty stomach.