Question: is ajwain and anise same?
Answer: Botanical name of Ajwain seeds is Trachyspermum ammi. It is also known as ajowan, carom, anis, or anise seed. it has a bitter, pungent taste with notes of anise and oregano. ... Thymol, the essential oil obtained from ajwain has local anesthetic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.