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1. Ayurvedic Perspective

2. Biocharacteristics & Herbal Actions

3. Similar foods and herbs

4. Impact: On tongue, nerves, elimination, etc.

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Ajwain: Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)

Ajwain smells like thyme because it contains the same aromatic oil, thymol. Compared to thyme, ajwain is brighter, stronger, and less subtle. It is slightly bitter and very sharp, akin to black pepper but more etheric in quality.
The vitality (prana) and lightness of ajwain is intrinsic to its taste. Its aromatic oils disperse blood and dilate blood vessels, while its pungent spiciness stimulates the heart for an altogether refreshing effect on the circulation.

Ajwain rivals asafoetida in its ability to relieve gas and bloating. It warms up cold digestion and relaxes intestinal cramping due to colic. Use with any foods that take a long time to digest. Its fiery nature increases bile, aggravating hot Pitta constitutions. Overuse in summer may cause you to sweat, aggravating dryness in Vata.

About Ajwain

Ajwain is native to the Middle East and is still common in Egypt as well as Indian cooking. Like turmeric, ajwain is a spice used to enhance digestibility rather than flavor.

Cooking Ajwain

Ajwain is in the carrot family along with parsley, celery, cumin, and caraway. The egg shaped seeds resemble other carrot family members in look and taste. A small amount of raw ajwain will dominate the flavor of a dish. Fried in ghee or other oils, ajwain takes on a more subtle, complex flavor. Ajwain is commonly added to deep-fried foods, grains such as rice, chickpeas and digestive lassis.

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Is Ajwain Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp

SPECIES: Trachyspermum copticum

FAMILY: Apiaceae

EAT IN: SPRING

Metabolic Nature of Ajwain

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INCREASES Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas) Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic. Learn More	LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT MOBILE ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR EASY ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT
TASTES The 6 Tastes Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below? Learn More	PUNGENT ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper. LEARN MORE ABOUT PUNGENT BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER
DOSHAS The Three Doshas / Body Types According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history. The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded. Learn More	PACIFIES AGGRAVATES
HAS THE FOLLOWING	Subtaste: Acrid ACRID Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee. SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS , Aromatic AROMATIC Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues. SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS Moves Energy: Outward OUTWARD Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating. SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS , Upward UPWARD Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body. SEE ALL 'UPWARD' FOODS / HERBS Family: Apiaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all)	Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition. Digestion: Carminative STRONG CARMINATIVE Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines. SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONIC An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues. SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS Cleanse & Detox: Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINS An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them. SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS , Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS Mind, Stress & Sleep: Wakes You Up WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy. SEE ALL 'WAKES-YOU-UP' FOODS / HERBS , Nervine NERVINE Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature. SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS Energy Vitality: Refreshing REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized. SEE ALL 'REFRESHING' FOODS / HERBS , Stimulates Energy STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs. SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS Immune System: Anthelminthic STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc). SEE ALL 'ANTHELMINTHIC' FOODS / HERBS , Antibacterial ANTIBACTERIAL Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth. SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS Heart & Circulation: Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area. SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS , Vasodilator VASODILATOR A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area. SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS Weight Loss: Hypolipidemic HYPOLIPIDEMIC Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells. SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS Strength, Muscle Health: Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS. SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up

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Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Refreshing, Vasodilator

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Nervine, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

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Hing (Asafoetida)

Hing (Asafoetida) has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Carminative, Nervine, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Antibacterial, Refreshing, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy

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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Impact of Ajwain

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

0	2	5	16	5
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

0	0	15	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

0	12	0	12
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3	1	18
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 22 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

0	1	4	21	2
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

3	16	7	2	0
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

TOXINS

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3	14	7	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

0	1	20	7	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

Tongue: How did Ajwain affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	15	11	1	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

4	0	0	3	21
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

0	1	22	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	0	26	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

0	1	17	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

HYDRATION

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0	0	9	17	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

0	6	16	2	0
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

0	2	11	14	1
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

4	14	8	2	0
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

4	9	13	2	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	14	6
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

DIGESTION

How did Ajwain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3	14	7	4	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your appetite/hunger?

0	1	4	21	2
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your digestion speed?

3	16	7	2	0
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

TONGUE

How did Ajwain affect the cracks on your tongue?

0	6	16	2	0
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

Tongue: How did Ajwain affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	15	11	1	0
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3	1	18
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 22 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue body?

0	12	0	12
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	14	6
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 24 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the color of your tongue coating?

4	0	0	3	21
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

STOOL

How did Ajwain affect your stool smell?

0	1	20	7	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool consistency?

4	10	5	8	1
Much softer	Slightly softer	Same	Slightly harder	Much harder

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0	6	9	13	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool color?

3	0	0	5	20
More yellow	More gray	More green	More orange	Same

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your stool lightness?

1	9	15	3	0
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly darker	Much darker

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

URINE

How did Ajwain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0	0	9	17	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	0	26	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine clarity?

0	20	8
More cloudy	Same	More clear

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine smell?

0	1	22	5	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your urine lightness?

0	5	18	3	2
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly Darker	Much Darker

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

SWEAT

How did Ajwain affect your sweat smell?

0	1	17	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your sweat quantity?

0	0	15	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

SYSTEMIC

How did Ajwain affect your anxiety?

4	9	13	2	0
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your temperature?

0	2	5	16	5
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your energy levels?

0	2	11	14	1
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

How did Ajwain affect your muscle tension?

4	14	8	2	0
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 28 Study ID:4 (2020-10-13 - 2021-04-03)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Ajwain may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Digestion

Bloating / distension

How does Ajwain affect 'Bloating / distension'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Eat many small meals throughout the day

How does Ajwain affect 'Eat many small meals throughout the day'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.

Frequent Burping

How does Ajwain affect 'Frequent Burping'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.

Frequent Nausea

How does Ajwain affect 'Frequent Nausea'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.

Gas, irregular digestion

How does Ajwain affect 'Gas, irregular digestion'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.

Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping

How does Ajwain affect 'Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Irregular/small appetite

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Malabsorption

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Pancreatic Insufficiency

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Slow, heavy digestion

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Smelly Gas

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Tired after eating

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Vomiting

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Mind, Stress & Sleep

Confusion / Cloudy Mind

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Difficulty waking up

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Excessive sleep

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Low energy

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Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up

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Sleep during the day

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Tired in morning

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Weight Loss

Fat back of arms

How does Ajwain affect 'Fat back of arms'?
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Fat on back

How does Ajwain affect 'Fat on back'?
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Fat on buttocks

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Fat on thighs

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Hypothyroid

How does Ajwain affect 'Hypothyroid'?
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Low metabolism

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Heart, Blood & Circulation

Heaviness in heart area

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High Blood Pressure

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High Triglycerides

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Slow Heartbeat

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Thick coating tongue

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Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus

Animal/dander allergy

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Dust allergy

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Shortness of Breath

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Bowel, Poop Elimination

Mucus on stool

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Sinking stool

How does Ajwain affect 'Sinking stool'?
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Undigested food in stool

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Bones, Muscles & Tendons

Aches & Pains - General

How does Ajwain affect 'Aches & Pains - General'?
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Muscle cramps

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Diet

Beans

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Taking Enzyme Supplements

How does Ajwain affect 'Taking Enzyme Supplements'?
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Reproductive Health

Clots in menstrual blood

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 487 likes

Hi John - Ajwain looks like fennel seed, which I have seen (and used) in other kitchari recipes. Are they the same thing? Thanks...Sal

- Sally Bond, Chapel hill, NC , 01-23-13 (Reply)

Fennel seeds are longer and taste like anise. Ajwain is very pungent, more like strong black pepper. Thanks for asking!

- John J Immel, Asheville, NC , 01-24-13 (Reply)

What substitutes I could choose for Ajwain if I can't find it in my country? Thanks

- Silvija Petruson, London , 06-28-14 (Reply)

There's nothing quite like Ajwain, but you could use cumin and/or fennel instead. Thanks for asking!

- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ

, 08-09-16 (Reply)

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Metabolic Nature of Ajwain

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

ACRID

AROMATIC

OUTWARD

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

STRONG CARMINATIVE

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

WAKES-YOU-UP

NERVINE

REFRESHING

STIMULATES-ENERGY

STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC

ANTIBACTERIAL

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

VASODILATOR

DIURETIC

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

ANTISPASMODIC

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Impact of Ajwain

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TOXINS

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ajwain
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.