Spices

Parsley Seed (Ajmodha.)

Ajmoda, Carum roxburghianum also known as Bishop's weed is valued for its antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic and carminative properties because Ajmoda ignites digestive fire, so it is helpful in maintaining the digestion properly. Ajmoda is also a good Cardiac tonic. Ajmoda is Useful in all disorders of urinary system, because it eliminates the Doshas from Urinary tract.

Best Recommended Uses:

• • It is best useful in digestive disturbances. It is specially indicated in Vata disturbances of the digestive system like flatulence, gaseous belching and constipation.
• • Decoction of Ajmoda can also be used for gargling in bad breath.
• • It is useful against diseases of the digestive tract and fever. Unclean tap water can result in complications; Ajmoda often comes to the traveler's rescue. Just chew on spoonful of the fruits for of Ajmoda a few minutes and wash down with hot water.
• • A paste of the crushed fruit of Ajmoda when applied externally relieves colic pains.