1. Names:

Sanskrit:	Jawani		Enlarge photo
English:	Ajowan
Botanical:	Trachyspermum ammi
Hindi:	Ajowan
Telugu:	Vamu
Common names:	Bishops weed, Javani, Ajwain, Omum
Family name:	Umbelliferae

2. Parts used:

• Seeds

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: Spicy[Ruvikara]
• Veerya: Ushna veerya
• Vipak: Spicy

4. Uses:

• It is aphrodisiac.
• It is a strong germicide, anti-spasmodic and fungicide due to the presence of Thymol.
• It also used in tooth powder.
• Good remedy diarrhea and flatulence.
• It is used as household remedy for indigestion and colic.
• It can be used in poultices to relieve asthma and arthritis.
• It enhances sexual potency in middle ages.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Teevra gandha:The whole plant with good smell.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Agnivardhani: Induces appetite.
• Soolahantri: Reives pain.

7. Reference:

Vasthu guna deepika,Vasthu guna prakashika, Chakradatta, Susrutam, Lolambarajeeyam.

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