Ajwaen

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1. Syed Junaid Ahmad Class No 651 Subject : Medicinal And Special Crop Topic: Ajwain Department : Agronomy Agriculture University Peshawar, Amir Muhammad Khan Campus Mardan.

2. Scientific classification Ajwain ( Trachycpermum ammi ) Kingdom : Plantae Subkingdom : Tracheobionta Division : Magnoliophyta Class : Magnoliopsida Subclass : Rosidae Order : Apiales Family : Apiaceae Genus : Trachyspermum Binomial name : Trachycpermum ammi

3. Morphology Odor - characteristic spicy Taste - bitter . Color - The seeds are small, gray-green. Surface - Ajwain is a small, erect, annual shrub with soft fine hairs . Oil morphology Color - Brownish liquid Odor - Characteristic odor Taste - Sharp hot taste Parts use The part used of the plant is the seeds or fruit.

4. Ajwain is a herb also known as Bishops Weed. Common name : Ajwain (Trachyspermum Ammi) Sanskrit Name : Yavanika German Name : Tolib-ul-Khubza Gulf Name : Zinianas Nankhuah Malayalam Name: Homam   Southern part of India : omam   Ajwain know as different in different countries.

5. Ajwain ( Thrachyspermum ammi L . ) Known as Ajwain, Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the highly valued medicinally important family. Trachycpermum ammi are originated in the Middle East, possibly in Egypt. It is now primarily grown and used in the Indian Subcontinent, but also in Iran, Egypt and Afghanistan

6. Ajwain originated in the Middle East, possibly in Egypt. It is now primarily grown and used in the Indian Subcontinent, but also in Iran, Egypt and Afghanistan. It is sometimes used as spice mixture favored in Eritrea and Ethiopia. In India, the major Ajwain producing states are Rajasthan and Gujarat, where Rajasthan produces about 90% of India's total production. Description

7. Propagation  Methods Or Planting The seeds are sown directly in the field. The seeds take 8 to 10 days to geminate. Thinning should be carried out when the plant gets a height of 20 to 25 cm. 1.5kg of seeds per hectare is required for sowing. Manure Or Fertilizer Farm Yard manure – 25 tones Double Superphosphate – 30kg Muriate of Potash – 30kg These are incorporated into the soil. Urea is applied in three equal split doses. First at the time of sowing, then subsequently two doses being at an interval of 30 days. The plant requires about 120 to 140 days for maturity. When seeds turn full brownish the whole plant can be uprooted. The whole  plants  are then tied in small bundles and tacked for drying and then threshed. Production Technology

8. Sowing Time : The herb is generally grown in October–November and should be harvested in May–June. Flowers and fruits during January-April. Economic Importance : A number of chemical constituents have been reported for the herb. Fiber (11.9%), carbohydrates (24.6%), tannins, glycosides, moisture (8.9%), protein (17.1%), fat (21.1%), saponins , flavones and other components (7.1%) involving calcium, phosphorous, iron, cobalt, copper, iodine, manganese, thiamine, riboflavin and nicotinic acid are of reported phytochemical constituents of Ajwain . In the alcoholic extraction process, a large amount of saponin has been derived

9. Production Technology Climate And Soil It is said that the herb is widely grown in arid and semi-arid regions where the soil involve high amount of salts . Ajwain has an erect and striate stem involving glabrous or minutely pubescent properties which may grow up to 90 cm tall . Ajwain is widely distributed and cultivated in various regions such as Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India as well as Europe while it is indigenous to Egypt . Seed Production Ajwain is famous for its brownish essential oil. Apparently, presence of an Ajowan essential oil is responsible for its odor and taste. Hence fruits of Ajwain accumulate up to 5% essential oil in its compartments . However, some investigation reported the yield of fruits essential oil up to 9% which may be considerable . Usually, Thymol is the main Ajwain essential oil constituent and may be yielded from 35% to 60%

10. Acidity  is a best way to cure (treat ) indigestion problems. It is also useful in treating acidity and acid reflux problem Kidney disorder treat and reduce the pain due to kidney disorders. Digestion   Chewing 1 tbsp of raw carom seeds with sugar can help you get rid of indigestion. It can also be consumed without sugar. Stomach problems Soak three teaspoon of carom seeds in lime juice and dry it in shade. Grind this and mix some black salt. This is a useful method to cure  stomach problems.  Heart health Consume one tablespoon of carom seeds with warm water to stimulate the heart. It is also beneficial to cure chest pain.

11. Used in cooking Ajwain is used in small quantity in making biscuits, snacks, sauces, soups, soft drinks and pickles for good digestion. Reduce weight Drink half glass of water with soaked carom seeds on an empty stomach. This will dissolve the fats. Consume 1tsp of carom seeds on an empty stomach every morning. It helps to lose about 4 to 5 kg in a month.  Eye cleanser Boil handful of carom seeds in a water. Cool and strain. Wash your eyes with this water to clean it.  Pimple Apply powdered carom seeds with yogurt on your face. Keep it for half an hour and wash off with warm water. This  remedy will help to lighten pimple scars . Flu Boil carom seeds with cinnamon in water. Strain & drink 4 times in a day to cure ( Treat ) flu

12. Kidney stone – Ajwain seeds are taken regularly with vinegar or honey for a week. This remedy removes kidney stone with the urinal flow. Stomach tonic – Ajwain seeds soaked in water for a night and its water is taken next morning. This helps in stomach diseases as it cures digestion and acute dyspepsia. Acidity – Dry roast one teaspoon of ajwain seeds and cumin seeds. Add to it one cup of water and bring it to boil and strain it. Add some sugar and take one teaspoon as a remedy for indigestion and acidity . Toothache headache – Ajwain fumes are also inhaled to cure toothache, which is caused by decaying tooth. In an acute attack of common cold or migraine headache, put ajwain powder in a thin cloth and smell this frequently. It gives tremendous symptomatic relief according to some ayurvedic experts. Ajwain Herbal Remedies

13. The health benefits of Ajwain Ajwain is a very good digestive. It can be taken with buttermilk to alleviate digestion related problems. It is a good anti-acidic agent. If people who consume excessive alcohol develop discomfort in the stomach, taking Ajwain twice a day, will be very useful. It will also reduce the craving and desire for alcohol. Ajwain oil can help in relieving ear ache with just one or two drops in the ear. Ajwain oil can also be used to massage legs and knees to get relief from pain from arthritis. It is beneficial in treatment of rheumatic and neuralgic pain. The smoke of burning Ajwain seeds is effective in treating toothache. Gargle with lukewarm water prepared by boiling of Ajwain and little salt two to three times a day, it cures tooth pain. Ajwain is very effective in curing cough. Drinking hot water after chewing little Ajwain cures cough. Chewing betel leaf with Ajwain at night before sleeping controls and cures dry coughing.

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