Carom seeds are incredibly nutritious, being rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals. Because of this, they have been associated with health benefits and long been used in traditional Indian medicine practices.
Benefits Of Carom Seeds
- Fight bacteria and fungi
- Improve cholesterol levels
- May lower blood pressure
- Combats peptic ulcers and relieves indigestion
- May prevent coughing and improve airflow
- Instant Relief from Acidity and Indigestion
- Used To Stop Greying of Hair
- Can Cleansing skin
Nutritional Facts Of Carom Seeds
The carom seed powder and extract in high doses may reduce elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels both of which are risk factors for heart disease. Carom seeds are commonly used as a household remedy for digestive issues in Ayurvedic medicine. Carom seeds are safe to consume for the majority of people. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking carom seeds, as they have been shown to have toxic effects on fetuses.
Ajwain seeds are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.It contains 9% of moisture in 100 g of ajwain.
Risks Of Carom Seeds
- Consuming excess Ajwain seeds can lead to gas production in the stomach, leading to acidity and reflux.
- Some peoples are allergic to Ajwain seed, which is due to the presence of thymol, which can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
- Some of the Ajwain seeds bioactive compounds are potent, and they can cause inflammation in the mouth, resulting in a burning sensation and mouth ulcers.
- Pregnant women should avoid taking an excessive amount of Ajwain due to potential adverse effects on fetal development.
- Higher amounts of oral administration of Ajwain seeds are considered toxic; it can result in fatal poisoning.
- Intake of Ajwain supplements might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Therefore, it is advised to stop the intake of Ajwain 2 weeks before the surgery.
