Ajowain Fruits CO2 Select Extract Organic / Essential Oil (Trachyspermum ammi)

Overview

Ajowain may also be referred to as Bishop’s Weed, or Indian Thyme. It is typically processed in India using co2 select extraction as a method for extracting oil from the seed pods.

Ajowain Fruits CO2 Select Extract Organic / Essential Oil

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Astringent Earthy Fresh Green Herbaceous Medicinal Spicy Strong Warm
Common Name(s): Bishop’s Weed, or Indian Thyme
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Synonyms(s) for Trachyspermum ammi: Ammi cicutarium, Ammi copticum, Ammios muricata, Athamanta ajouan, Bunium aromaticum, Bunium copticum, Carum ajawain, Carum ajowan, Carum ammi, Carum copticum, Carum korolkowii, Daucus anisodorus, Daucus copticus, Deverra korolkowii, Helosciadium ammi, Helosciadium ammi, Ligusticum ajouan, Pituranthos korolkowii, Ptychotis ajowan, Ptychotis coptica, Ptychotis foeniculifolia, Selinum copticum, Seseli ammi, Seseli foeniculifolium, Sison ammi, Trachyspermum ammi, Trachyspermum copticum
Botanical Family: Apiaceae
Botanical Genus: Trachyspermum
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Phenols
Major Compounds: High in thymol, as much as 50%; p-cymene, alpha-pinene, limonene, gamma-terpines, Thymol
Perfumery Note: Middle
Aroma chemistry: Ajowan essential oil and Co2 extract is similar in chemistry to Thyme ct thymol because of its high content of phenols (over 50%). It also contains a high percentage of monoterpenes y-terpinene (25%) & para-cymene (22.9%), which when combined with the thymol, synergistically support the anti-viral, antibacterial properties that this oil contains. Para-cymene is also known to be analgesic, thereby reducing pain as well.
Color: Pale yellow brown
Countries of Production: India
Indigenous Country: India
Cultivation: Organically Grown
Processing Methods: CO2 Select Extraction
Part Typically Used: Seed pods
Shelf Life: Long long time

Ethically and sustainably sourced
Organic
Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Therapeutic Benefits of Ajowain:

Analgesic Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Anti-infectious Anti-microbial Anti-oxidant Anti-septic Anti-spasmodic Anti-viral Carminative Digestive stimulant Digestive tonic Energizing Rubefacient Stimulant Strengthening Warming

Other Uses for Ajowain:

Ajowan Co2 is a great extrait to use when fighting infection. Ajowan has long been used as a carminative, helping with many digestive issues. Ajowan Co2 is extremely antiviral as well as anti-fungal. It is also a bit analgesic to help with a slight numbing effect. We have used ajowan, both the Co2 and essential oil in many blends to combat fungal and bactericidal infections both topically and for respiratory issues.

Blends

Ajowain Blends:

Lime Mandarin

Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Ajowain:

According to Tisserand & Young, Hazards of Ajowan essential oil include: may inhibit blood clotting; skin irritation (low risk); mucous membrae irritation (moderate risk). Cautions: Anticoagulant medication, surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia & other bleeding disorders. Maximum dermal level : 1.4% Dermal maxium is based on 70.2% total thymol & carvacrol content and a dermal limit of 1% carvacrol & thymol to avoid skin irritation. Ajowan's composition is similar to Thyme ct. thymol and is a potentially serious skin and mucous membrane irritant. Ajowan should be used in small dilutions, with carrier oil and on healthy skin.

Botany

Botanical Description of Ajowain:

Ajowan is also known as Bishop’s weed. It is a small erect shrub and has soft, fine feathery leaves. The seeds are gray colored. Ajowan looks like wild parsley, similar to celery, caraway and cumin seeds and is native to India. The plant flowers in about two months and the fruit is harvested when the flower heads turn brown. They are pulled out, dried on mats and separated by rubbing with the hands or feet.

History

History of Ajowain:

Ajowan has been traditionally used in India as an antiseptic and aromatic carminative. Native to India, it is also cultivated in Iran, Egypt Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Traditional Folklore

Traditional Folklore of Ajowain:

Ajowan is used in Ayurvedic herbalism and considered to have warming effects for cold conditions that debilitate. Ajowan is antispasmodic and relieves abdominal pain or distension. It is helpful for stimulating the appetite and enhancing digestion The boiled seeds were used to cleanse the eyes and cure deafness. An old belief was that Ajowan seeds soaked in lemon juice and dried 7 times before ingested cured impotence.

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities

Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Ajowain:

2nd Chakra - Relationships 3rd Chakra - Personal Power Creation Energy Energizing Expansive Purifying Source Energy

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