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trachyspermum ammi (l.) sprague is a greek word trachy for rough and spermum for seeded, where as ammi is word for plant in latin. Ajwain belongs to family apiaceae or umbelliferae. The plant has a similarity to parsley. Because of their seed-like appearance, the fruit pods are sometimes called seeds; they are egg-shaped and grayish in colour.the plant has a similarity to parsley. Because of their seed-like appearance, the fruit pods are sometimes called seeds; they are egg-shaped and grayish in colour.people in north india especially find it very effective in stomach pain, when taken large spoonful with a pinch of salt and a glass of water.
basic information
common name ajowan
botanical name: trachyspermum ammi
country of origin: asia, india
major chemical constituents: p-cymene
obtained from: seed
method of separation: steam distillation
color and appearance: colorless to brownish yellow
specification
refractive index at 25°c 1.4980 to 1.5030
optical rotation 0° to +5°
specific gravity at 25°c 0.910 to 0.930