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Ajwain Plant with Medicinal and Culinary benefits

Ajwain leaves are herb like mint but have more medicinal properties. Ajwain (Hindi) is also known as Doddapatre/ Sambarballi in Kannada, Karpuravalli in Tamil, Ova Paan in Marathi, and Panikoorka in Malayalam. This plant has hard , thick and fleshy leaves. They grow quickly and are very common in south Indian households. Ajwain leaves are used as a Ayurvedic herb leaves for treating common cold, cough and fever in babies and adults.  The plant is also said to treat bronchial asthma and common ailments like arthritis, epilepsy, insect bites, stings, allergies, ulcer, indigestion, diarrhoea and urinary tract infection as well and also improves lactation in nursing mothers when taken as a juice. Dried Ajwain leaves are also used for flavoring meat, vegetable dishes and are added to soups, stews, and other meals as an herb. Some unknown facts of Ajwain leaves Ajwain leaves can be a mouth freshener? YES, chewing 1 or 2 Ajwain leaves can act as natural mouth fresheners that it ...