carom seeds - bishop's weed
The seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermumammi, are known as carom seeds. They are frequently found in Indian food. Despite being called “seeds,” carom seeds are actually the fruit of the ajwain herb. They have a sharp, bitter flavour and a light green to brown appearance.
The Middle Eastern country of Egypt is thought to have been the origin of carom plants. They are commonly grown in Iran, India, and Afghanistan. From the seeds, these plants can be easily produced.
अजवाइन
حلبة نبات
主教雜草
司教の雑草
Obispo maleza
Bisschop onkruid
L’évêque les mauvaises herbes
Епископ от сорняков
Bischof Unkraut
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERIC NAME | CAROM SEED / BISHOP’S WEED [AJWAIN] |
BOTANICAL NAME | Trachyspermumammi |
FAMILY | Umbelliferae |
FORM | WHOLE, GROUNDED, POWDER AND ROASTED |
GRADE | A, B AND C GRADES |
HARVESTING SEASON | February to May |
AREA OF CULTIVATION | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Rajasthan |
PACKAGING AND LABELLING | AS PER BUYER REQUIREMENT |
COA |
USES AND BENEFITS
• Fight bacteria and fungi: Carom seeds have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties.
This is likely attributed to two of its active compounds, thymol and carvacrol, which have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi
• Combats peptic ulcers and relieves indigestion: Carom seeds are commonly used as a household remedy for digestive issues in Ayurvedic medicine.
Some studies show that carom seed extract may combat peptic ulcers, which are sores of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
• May prevent coughing and improve airflow: Carom seeds produced an anti-coughing effect greater than that of codeine, a common medication used to treat coughs.
Carom seeds may also improve airflow to the lungs.
In a study in people with asthma, treatment with 0.057–0.113 ml per pound (0.125–0.25 ml per kg) of body weight of carom seed extract increased airflow to the lungs 30–180 minutes after administration.