Why You Should Be Drinking Ajwain Water Every Day: 6 Hard-to-Beat Reasons.| For its Carminative Prop
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Date: 23/03/2017

Why You Should Be Drinking Ajwain Water Every Day: 6 Hard-to-Beat Reasons.
Ajwain, Bishop's weed or carom seeds are some of the names with which the good old ajwain is known around the world. The 'seeds' we use mostly in Indian households are actually the fruits of this herb. Ajwain is said to be a native of the Asian continent and continues to be cultivated extensively in our country, especially in Rajasthan. Whether it is pooris, kachoris, rasam
or kadhi, the flavour of ajwain is unmistakable and can be found across so many Indian regional dishes. Another reason for its extensive use is perhaps the many health benefits it offers; from aiding digestion to relieving tooth and ear related pain.While adding ajwain to our daily food is one way of consuming this wonder spice, having it infused in water daily can be a more potent way of targeting a health problem.
Ajwain and Ayurveda

Ajwain contains thymol, an essential oil that gives the spice its distinct taste and aroma. Another spice that contains thymol is thyme, and this is probably why both ajwain and thyme have similar aromas. Most of ajwain's health benefits can be attributed to the presence of thymol.
In Ayurveda too, ajwain is a spice recommended for its many beneficial properties. In fact, according to The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Vasant Lad, people with a Vata disposition are recommended to eat ajwain, both as a spice as well as herbal tea. People with Kapha disposition can include ajwain in their diets, whereas Pita people should avoid ajwain both as a spice as well as in tea. Owning to its therapeutic properties, ajwain also makes its way inside 'potlis' or poltices for Ayurvedic massages too.

How to Make Ajwain Water
Almost all herbs when eaten for their health benefits, and not being consumed for their flavour alone, need a 'medium' for better absorption. The medium could vary from ghee to milk, honey and water. Ajwain water (water infused with this spice) is very easy to make and is a great way to receive the benefits of Ajwain. Just soak 2tsp of dry roasted Ajwain seeds in a cup of water overnight. You could boil this water, strain, wait for it to cool down and then have it, or simply mix the water well next morning, strain the water and have it on an empty stomach.

Here are the top 5 benefits of drinking Ajwain Water
1. For its Carminative Properties
2. For Weight Loss
3. For Healthy Digestion
4. For Pregnant Women
5. Fights Against Acidity
6. For Cough and Cold