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ajowan

(ˈædʒəʊən)
n
(Plants) a spice originating in the Middle East and now grown in certain areas of Asia, used in cookery and traditionally as a digestive aid and antiemetic
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ammi) commonly known as Ajowan caraway, is a wild bush that is widely distributed in Iran and India (Wadikar & Premavalli, 2012).
Stereological Assessment of Nephroprotective Effects of Trachyspermum ammi Essential Oil against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice/ Evaluacion Estereologica de los Efectos Nefroprotectores del Aceite Esencial de Trachyspermum ammi Contra la Nefrotoxicidad Inducida por Tetracloruro de Carbono en Ratones
The interiors were surprise bursts of fragrant and floral coriander seed with less of the cumin but more of other dried spices (like ajowan and turmeric) in the mix.
Scents and spices
Mahdavi B, Rahimi A (2013) Seed priming with chitosan improves the germination and growth performance of ajowan (Carum copticum) under salt stress.
CHITOSAN MIXED WITH BENEFICIAL FUNGAL CONIDIA OR FUNGICIDE FOR BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) SEED COATING/QUITOSANO EN MEZCLA CON ESPORAS DE HONGOS BENEFICOS O CON FUNGICIDA PARA RECUBRIMIENTO DE SEMILLAS DE FRIJOL (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)/QUITOSANO EM MISTURA COM ESPORAS DE FUNGOS BENEFICOS O CON FUNGICIDA PARA REVESTIMENTO DE SEMENTES DE FEIJAO (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Ptychotis Ajowan, another herb in the natural acidity remedies, is rich in thymol and it makes it effective antiseptic.
How To Get Rid Of Digestive Disorders With Natural Acidity Remedies?
Antibacterial activity and chemical composition of Ajowan (Carum copticum Benth.
EVALUATION OF ANTI-BACTERIAL ACTIVITY, GC/MS ANALYSIS AND GENOTOXIC POTENTIAL OF CARUM COPTICUM ESSENTIAL OIL FRACTIONS AGAINST MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
(Ajowan) against Haemoncus contortus, leaves extract of Cannabis sativa Linn.
Medicinal plants - an alternative to combat gastrointestinal parasitism
(Ajowan) Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.(Clove) Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Characterization of Contact Lens Associated Bacteria and Their Responses to Botanical Essential Oils
The herbal weight reducing drug MEHZILEEN (Azeemi laboratories, Karachi) used in this study has ingredients; Ajwain (Ptychotis ajowan), Caraway (Carum carvi), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare mill), Fennel flower (Nigella sativa), Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), Rue (Ruta graveolens) and Worm wood (Artemisia absinthium).
The Effects of Short-Term Administration of Weight Reducing Herbal Drug (Mehzileen) on Serum Enzymes in Common Rabbits
Trachyspermum ammi (Ajowan), from the Apiaceae family, is an important commercial product for the food/flavoring industry, and they accumulate up to 5% essential oil in compartments referred to as canals or vittae.
In vitro and in vivo inhibition of streptococcus mutans biofilm by Trachyspermum ammi seeds: an approach of alternative medicine
Evaluation of cardinal temperature for three species of medicinal plants, Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and Dill (Anethum graveolens).
Germination behavior of rice (Oriza Sativa L.) cultivars seeds to difference temperatures
The remaining 23 chapters present detailed discussion of the chemistry of specific spices: black pepper, small and large cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and cassia, clove, nutmeg and mace, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, paprika, vanilla, ajowan, star anise, aniseed, garcinia, tamarind, parsley, celery, curry leaf and bay leaf.
Chemistry of spices

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