DESCRIPTION
Obtained by Steam distillation, Ajowan oil is derived from seed of annual herb Caum Ajowan. It is a annual herbaceous, 30 -70 cm (1 -2 ft) in height and bears feathery leaves & red flowers. When seeds are ripe, these are dried and processed for oil extraction.
COMMON NAMES
Ajwain, carum, copticum
BLENDS WITH:
Thyme, Sage Dalmatian & Parsley.
CONSTITUENTS
High in thymol, as much as 50%; p-cymene, alpha-pinene, limonene, gamma-terpines,Thymol
USES
Ajowan oil has in it antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiviral, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, antiseptic properties. It is used as a sedative for whooping cough & toothaches as well as assists in bronchitis, gas, skin disease, digestive weakness, diarrhea and cholera.
These Oils are awesome. I have received surplus compliments from my guests who have fed themselves on the edibles......Steve Johnson - England
