Ajwain was traditionally used for the treatment of a number of ailments: dyspepsia, diarrhoea, flatulence, indigestion, spasmodic disorders, microbial infections, etc. It has well known anti-parasitical properties. As Medicine: Loss of appetite: Mix and powder equal quantities of ajwain, saunf, ginger and salt. Mix a teaspoon of this mixture in boiled rice along with ghee and eat thrice a day. Colic pains, indigestion, gas: Grind 2 tsp each ajwain and dried ginger into a fine powder. Add a little black salt. Take 1 tsp of this mixture with 1 teacup warm water frequently. Kidney- pain, renal colic: Mix and grind 1 tbsp black cumin, 2 tsp ajwain and 1 tsp black salt into a fine powder. Add 1 tsp brown vinegar. Take 1 tsp of this mixture every hour till symptoms subside. Nasal congestion in children: Crush a fistful of ajwain and tie up in a cotton napkin and place it near the pillow. Common cold, congestion in chest: Boil V2 tsp ajwain along with 1 pinch of turmeric powder, in half a cup of water. Cool. Add 1 tsp honey and drink. Inhale vapours of ajwain boiling in a pan of water. Cough: Mix V2 tsp ajwain seeds, 2 cloves and a pinch of salt. Powder and sip with a little warm water frequently. Respiratory problem due to blockage of dried phlegm: Crush 2 tsp ajwain seeds. Mix in a glass of buttermilk and drink.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:53:59 +0000
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