Herbal water prepared from ajwain (carom seeds) is known as ajwain water or carom water. The taste of ajwain water is slightly pungent. It has hot potency, so it produces warmness in the body and increases gastric and bile secretion. Due to this effect, it is beneficial in loss of appetite and loss of interest in eating.
Ingredients (Composition)
How to Make Ajwain Water
You can make ajwain water with a similar method described here:
How to Make Herbal Water.
Medicinal Properties
Ajwain water pacifies Vata and Kapha Dosha. It has the following healing properties:
- Appetizer.
- Digestive stimulant.
- Carminative.
- Antispasmodic.
- Antiflatulent
- Cardiac stimulant.
- Uterine detoxifying.
- Uterine stimulant.
Note: The medicinal properties of Ajwain water is milder Ajwain Ark. Due to this reason, it can also be used by pregnant women if they have abdominal pain or cramps. It has mild uterine stimulant action than its distillate, so it is much saferthan Ajwain Ark. Still, you should use it in moderation and only when if it is really required and indicated.
Ajwain Water Indications
Ajwain water is helpful in following health conditions.
- Loss of appetite.
- Abdominal pain.
- Indigestion.
- Bloating.
- Weight loss.
- Abdominal heaviness.
- Ama dosha.
- Anorexia.
- Uterus detoxification after delivery.
Ajwain water is most beneficial if you suffer from above conditions associated with Ama dosha, Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha dominance.
Ajwain Water Benefits & Uses
You can use Ajwain Water for weight loss, cough, gas, common cold and abdominal colic in infants. Let’s discuss its major benefits:
How to use Ajwain Water for Weight Loss
Ajwain water stimulates the digestion of fat in the body. It also induces fat burning. Due to this reason, it can be taken for losing weight.
You should take 60 ml Ajwain water 2 hours after morning and evening meal for maximum results. In addition, you should also follow the ayurvedic diet plan. You can also take ayurvedic medicine for losing weight along with ajwain water.
Many Indian women use ajwain water for weight loss after delivery. However, you should not use ajwain water alone. You should use it in combination with Jeera Water. Because Jeera water increases breast milk supply and nullifies the anti-galactagogue action of Ajwain water.
Ajwain Water for babies
Ajwain water can also alleviate abdominal pain in babies. It is a milder remedy for infantile colic. You can use it in combination with fennel water and dill water for getting quick results. This combination works best if pain occurs due to excess intestinal gas and ingestion.
However, if the baby has excess drooling, then fennel water along with licorice water is more beneficial.
Intestinal Gas & Flatulence
You can use ajwain water for gas and flatulence. It reduces gas formation in the abdomen and releases the already formed gas from the intestine. This action is observed due to its carminative and Antiflatulent properties.
Abdominal Heaviness
The most important benefits of drinking ajwain water include its use in relieving abdominal heaviness and bloating. It generally occurs after taking a meal in most people. In such a case, you should drink ajwain water immediately after a meal and follow the ayurvedic diet plan.
Ajwain Water for Constipation
If you have difficulty in getting a proper bowel movement and suffer from mucus discharge in the stool, then Ajwain water is an ideal remedy for relieving constipation. You should use it once a day at night in a dosage of 120 ml before bedtime. After a few days, your liver functions will improve, mucus will reduce and you will start getting proper bowel movement in the morning.
Ajwain Water Dosage
| Infants (Below 12 Months) | 5 drops |
| Children | 0.5 ml per Kg Body Weight |
| Adults | 12 to 60 ml |
| Pregnancy | 12 ml + 12 ml Fennel Water |
| Lactation | 12 ml + 24 ml Jeera Water |
| Geriatric Dosage | 12 to 30 ml |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 120 ml in divided doses or once a day |
Note: Ajwain water along with fennel (saunf) water reduce abdominal pain and vaginal pain during pregnancy. This is the only indication when you can use ajwain water during pregnancy. Ajwain is known to reduce breast milk secretion, so to reduce its this effect, you should take it in combination with Jeera Water. Jeera water stimulates and increases breast milk supply. Therefore, jeera ajwain water is better in such cases.
How to Take Ajwain Water
Dosage Frequency: You can take Ajwain water 2 times a day. In case of abdominal pain, it can be used up to 4 times a day.
Medication Administration Times: You can take Ajwain water 30 minutes before the meal if you suffer from poor appetite and loss of interest in the meal. In other conditions, you should take it 2 hours after a meal.
Ajwain Water Side Effects
However, Ajwain water has mild potency, but still, it can increase Pitta Dosha. Therefore, it is not good for people with Pitta Dosha aggravation. If it is taken by such person, it can cause following side effects:
- Heartburn.
- Hyperacidity
- Acid reflux.
- Burning sensation in the abdomen.
- Aggravate mouth ulcers.
- Excess heat sensation in the body.
Contraindications
You should not take Ajwain water in the following conditions:
- Oligospermia: Ajwain is known to reduce sperm count. So, it should not be taken by patients suffering from low sperm count.
- Acid Peptic Disorders: Ajwain may increase gastric secretions, so it might not be suitable for people with acid peptic disorders, especially who already has excess gastric secretion.
Note: In several cases of acid peptic disorders or Amal pitta, low gastric secretion is also a main cause. Generally, this condition is linked with excess Ama Dosha in the alimentary canal. In such condition, Ajwain water can help instead of causing any side effect.