Ajwain (oregano)

Active enzymes in ajwain improve the flow of stomach acids, which can help to relieve indigestion, bloating, and gas. The plant can also help to treat peptic ulcers as well as sores in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines

Ajwain, ajowan (/ˈædʒəwɒn/), or Trachyspermum ammi—also known as ajowan caraway, omam (in Tamil), thymol seeds, bishop's weed, or carom—is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Both the leaves and the seed‑like fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans.

Is oregano and ajwain plant same?

OREGANO and AJWAIN are not same. Ajwain or Trachyspermum ammi belongs to the family of Apiaceae and its seed is used in cooking for its flavor. It is also called bishop's weed. Its leaves and seeds are used for cooking.

Ajwain Leaves: Culinary And Medicinal Uses Of These Flavourful Leaves

What is ajwain in English called?

Meaning of ajwain in English

The seeds are known as bishop's weed, ajwain and carom. Firm, white fish was flavoured with ajwain, a cousin of caraway. Carom seeds, or ajwain as they are called in India, are somewhat similar to thyme in flavour, though more pungent.