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Ajwain is a seed or fruit from an annual plant related to fennel, caraway and dill. Its growth habit is similar to parsley and, like parsley, ajwain plants put out several flat flower heads that produce the fruit. It is believed to have originated in Egypt where it is still widely cultivated. Ajwain is also a common crop in Iran, Afghanistan and India where it is valued for cooking and medicinal use. Ajwain is also known as ajowan, carom, and wild parsley.

Ajwain In Cooking

Ajwain seed has a strong thyme flavor due to the presence of thymol. Actually, the flavor is quite a bit stronger than thyme. It is classified as hot and bitter. If used in its raw form, ajwain can overwhelm the flavor of a dish. In most dishes ajwain is roasted or fried, usually with other spices like cumin, before it is added to the dish being made. Roasting or frying ajwain tempers the flavor, releasing some subtleties you would not otherwise encounter. Most curry mixes and chutneys contain some ajwain.

A Good Warm Ajwain Drink

To brew this ajwain tisane, mix 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds, a small piece of cinnamon stick and 1/4 teaspoon of ajwain seeds into a small teapot. Cover with boiling water and steep for at least five minutes. Strain the tea into a cup and sweeten if desired. This ajwain tea is considered a general tonic and is particularly good if you have a cold.

Benefits of Ajwain/Carom

Uses of ajwain in traditional medicine form an endless list. Ajwain has been used as a cure-all for centuries. Ancient Greeks used ajwain in medications. It is still held in high regard in Ayrvedic medicine. Ajwain interest is growing and it is no wonder when you consider the many uses such as:

·                                 A water distilled from the ajwain seeds is kept as a household cure in many countries for treating flatulence, indigestion and poor appetite.

·                                 Breathing the smoke from burning the ajwain seed or inhaling the steam from boiling them in water is used to relieve toothache.

·                                 Inhaling the ajwain steam is also used to treat a runny nose, flu symptoms, any nasal congestion.

·                                 Wrapping ajwain powder in a thin cloth and smelling it frequently is also used to treat cold symptoms as well as those of migraines.

·                                 As it contains thymol, ajwain qualifies as an anti-fungal and an antibacterial. Actually, in the early 20th century this thymol was used as an anticeptic in surgery.

·                                 Cigarettes made from the ajwain seed are smoked by some people suffering from respiratory problems like asthma.

·                                 The seeds are made into poultices to relieve arthritis.

·                                 A teaspoon of ground ajwain added to a cup of boiling water is allowed to cool and is used as a gargle for sore throats.

·                                 Ajwain was and is still used as a breath freshener.

The list goes on and on with these household remedies passed from generation to generation.

Growing Ajwain

Ajwain will grow in zones 3-10. In colder areas it will behave as an annual. If you have a warm aviary or a greenhouse, you should be able to keep ajwain from year to year even in the cold north land.

New plants are started by dividing the older plant in the early spring while the ajwain is still dormant. Ajwain will grow in sun, part sun, and even in a great deal of shade. It requires little care while it grows and grows and grows. Plant it in some restricted area like between the house and a nearby sidewalk to keep it from taking over the yard.

If you are growing your own ajwain you can experiment with using the greenery in your cooking. This is a rare treat.

Drying Ajwain Seed

To dry your ajwain, follow these steps:

1.                              Allow the flower heads to dry and form seed.

2.                              When the seed is loose and beginning to fall, clip the flower heads into a clean container.

3.                              Break the seeds away from the flower structure. The flower leavings are good for the chicken yard or the compost bin.

4.                              Pick through the seeds removing any stems or garden refuse.

5.                              Spread the seeds out in a single layer in a clean container like a cooky sheet. Allow the ajwain seed to dry for another week in a warm, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

6.                              Store the ajwain in a glass container with a snug-fitting lid. Keep in a cool cabinet or in the refrigerator to maintain the freshness of your ajwain seed.