Ajowan Oil

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Botanical Name Trachyspermum amoni (L.)
Method Of Extraction Steam Distilled
Parts Used Seeds
CAS No.: 8001-99-8
Country of Origin India

Essential Oil Information:

Ajowan is also known as Bishop's weed and finds extensive usage in the making of Unani medicines. Having a bitter taste, it is also a very good digestive and finds application in food preparation. Thymol (35-60%), a-pinene, p-cymene, Limonene, y-terpinene

Odor: colourless to brownish liquid with characteristic odour

Uses:

It is traditionally being used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat Cholera. Further, it has anti-microbial, antispasmodic, antiseptic, carminative, stimulant, germicide and tonic properties and has also been used extensively for isolation of thymol. Further, it is also used in food preparation & medicinal usage.

Blends Well With:

Thyme, parsley, & sage.