Ajwain Essential oil – Trachyspermum ammi

Ajwain Essential oil – Trachyspermum ammi

A HERB SIMILIAR TO BISHOP’S WEED – SEEDS ARE USED FOR CULINERY PURPOSES

INCI : Trachyspermum   ammi

Source : Steam distilled from the herb & Seeds

Origin: India

Description: Ajowan is an annual herbaceous, 30 -70 cm (1 -2 ft) in height, bearing feathery leaves and red flowers. An erect glabrous or minutely pubescent-branched annual. The stems are striate, the leaves are rather distant, 2-3 pinnately divided, the segments linear.

Color: Pale yellow brown

Common Uses: Ajowan essential oil is much valued for it’s anti spasmodic, stimulant, tonic, and carminative properties. It is a potent anti microbial agent.

Consistency: Light

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Thyme, parsley, sage

Aromatic Scent: herbaceous – spicy medicinal odor, much likes thyme

History: A herb similar to Bishop’s Weed, the essential oil of Ajowan has been traditionally used in India as an antiseptic and aromatic carminative. Its action and uses are similar to those of thymol. Ajowan is native to India, but is also cultivated in Iran, Egypt Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Chemical constituents : Thymol

Cautions: Use well diluted as it can cause skin irritation. Avoid during pregnancy.

Disclaimer:
Please note, Essential oils are not recommended to be taken internally unless under the supervision.