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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Ajwain Yavani

Also known as: carom seed, bishop's weed

Strongest household remedy for gas, colic and abdominal cramping; dispels cold from the digestive tract.

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Ajwain — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Ajwain — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Increases (+2) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Sharp, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Strongest household remedy for gas, colic and abdominal cramping; dispels cold from the digestive tract.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Chew 1/4 tsp with a pinch of rock salt after heavy meals; temper into bean and root-vegetable dishes.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • rock salt and warm water for gas
  • in breads (paratha, puri)
  • tempered for heavy bean dishes

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, ulcers
  • Contraindication: pregnancy (medicinal doses)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ajwain

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 tsp (0g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Ajwain

Ajwain Cumin ChurnaSnack · 13 min

Ajwain Cumin Churna

Ajwain Cumin Churna is presented as a culinary spice blend, not as a therapeutic dose. Vata: use a light pinch in moist ...

Ajwain TakraDrink · 13 min

Ajwain Takra

Ajwain Takra is diluted, churned yogurt rather than undiluted lassi. Vata: use slightly less water and take it at midday...

Akki RotiBreakfast · 45 min

Akki Roti

Akki Roti is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment. P...

Aloo ParathaBreakfast · 45 min

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment...

Besan ChillaBreakfast · 42 min

Besan Chilla

Besan Chilla is a griddle-cooked breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: make smaller, softer pancakes...

Ajwain Fennel InfusionDrink · 20 min

Ajwain Fennel Infusion

Ajwain Fennel Infusion is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: serve warm...

Ajwain Whole-Wheat RotiLunch · 46 min

Ajwain Whole-Wheat Roti

Ajwain Whole-Wheat Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair w...

Besan Cabbage ChillaLunch · 46 min

Besan Cabbage Chilla

Besan Cabbage Chilla is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair with...

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