ajowan
Ajowan, also known as ajwain, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is widely cultivated in India, Iran, and Egypt. The plant produces small, oval, brownish-yellow fruits that resemble caraway or thyme seeds. These fruits are the source of ajowan's characteristic aroma and flavor, which is pungent, bitter, and strongly reminiscent of thyme due to the presence of thymol, a phenolic compound.
Ajowan has a long history of use in traditional medicine and as a culinary spice. In Indian
Beyond its culinary applications, ajowan has been traditionally employed for its purported medicinal properties. It is