Ajwain: 7 health benefits of eating soaked carrom seeds every day
Published on: Nov. 24, 2025, 7:34 a.m. | Source: Times of India
No matter how far medical innovations go — thanks to the relentless scientific and technological push — sometimes, the most effective remedies lie in the simplest household hacks!Ajwain is one such secret treasure of the household cupboard — for generations, people in Indian households have quietly sworn by a simple ritual: soaking a little ajwain in water overnight and drinking it first thing in the morning.What exactly is ajwain?The carom seeds — small, gray-brown seeds with a warm, thyme-like aroma — are a staple in Indian kitchens. Rooted in the simplistic approach of “home remedies,” South Asians, especially Indians, have soaked ajwain seeds overnight and sipped the strained water first thing in the morning as a home remedy. This gentle ritual, often called “ajwain water,” is praised for calming the stomach, easing coughs, and giving a light, natural boost to daily health.What once seemed like folkloric wisdom is increasingly backed by science, and more and more experts are touting the health potential packed in these tiny, bitter seeds. Modern research now confirms many of ajwain’s traditional uses: the seeds are rich in active compounds such as thymol, which give them antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and carminative (gas-relief) properties.Here, we explore seven health benefits of eating or drinking soaked ajwain seeds every day, breaking down the science behind how they work, the best way to use them, and who should be cautious.
