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| Aroma |
- An incredibly sharp, strong, and medicinal aroma
- It smells like a concentrated, spicier version of Thyme, with a heavy, herbaceous punch and a warm, slightly peppery undertone that lingers in the air
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| Category |
Herbaceous | Spicy |
| Note |
Top - Middle |
| Intensity |
5/6 |
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| [ More About ] |
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| AKA |
Ajwain, Carom Seeds, Bishop’s Weed |
| Chinese |
印度藏茴香 |
| Japanese |
アジョワン |
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| Botanical Family |
Apiaceae |
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| Chemistry |
Monoterpenes, Phenols |
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| Common Usage |
Digestive Support
- Gas & Bloating Relief: Renowned for its "carminative" properties, it is used in highly diluted massage oils (rubbed clockwise on the abdomen) to ease flatulence and indigestion.
- Digestive Stimulant: Helps to "kindle" the digestive fire, supporting the body’s ability to process food more efficiently.
- Antispasmodic: Helps to soothe stomach cramps and intestinal spasms when inhaled or applied topically (properly diluted).
Immune & Respiratory Support
- Powerful Air Purifier: When diffused, it acts as a heavy-duty sanitizer for the air, helping to neutralize bacteria and viruses during outbreaks.
- Congestion Relief: Its sharp, spicy aroma helps to break up thick mucus and clear the sinuses during seasonal respiratory challenges.
- Deep Cleansing: Used in steam inhalations (just one drop!) to support the lungs and bronchial tubes when feeling "congested."
Physical Wellness & Pain Relief
- Circulatory Stimulant: Its "warming" nature helps to increase blood flow to cold or stiff areas of the body.
- Muscle & Joint Comfort: Used in massage blends to help soothe the discomfort of rheumatism, arthritis, and general muscle aches due to its numbing effect.
- Fungal Support: Due to its high thymol content, it is an excellent oil for supporting healthy skin and nails when dealing with fungal issues.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
- Invigorating & Energizing: Provides a quick "jolt" of mental energy to combat lethargy, procrastination, or morning sluggishness.
- Dispelling Nervousness: Helps to ground the nerves during times of high stress or when feeling "shaky" and uncentered.
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| Blending note |
- A powerhouse of thymol, making it smell very similar to Thyme but with a much sharper, spicier, and more pungent "medicinal" kick.
- It is a top-to-middle note
- Because it is so intense, Ajowan is rarely used alone. It blends best with oils that can either stand up to its strength or help "mask" its medicinal sharpness.
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| Do you know? |
In Indian households, the seeds are often dry-roasted or fried in ghee to release their aroma before being added to dishes—not just for flavor, but to make heavy meals easier to digest! |
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| Contraindication |
- Extreme skin irritant. Ajowan is a "hot" oil and must be used in very low dilutions (less than 1%) and always with a carrier oil.
- Avoid use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and on children
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