#ajwain #digestion

Eating too much junk food and restaurant meals can sometimes lead to gas bloating acidity stomach discomfort and indigestion.  While some people quickly turn to medicines simple home remedies may also help with mild digestive problems. Ajwain, also known as carom seeds, has been used in traditional home remedies for digestion for many years.  It is commonly used to help with gas, bloating, indigestion acidity and mild stomach pain. Ajwain with Lemon A simple way to use ajwain is to mix it with fresh lemon juice and a small pinch of black salt.  This mixture is traditionally used to support digestion and may help reduce the feeling of bloating caused by gas. Ajwain and ginger drink Ajwain can also be combined with dry ginger. Grind both ingredients into a fine powder. Add about one teaspoon of the mixture to a cup of water and stir well.  Add a small pinch of black salt before drinking. Ajwain and ginger are traditionally used to support digestion and may help with gas and stomach discomfort. Ajwain tea Ajwain tea is another popular home remedy. Boil one teaspoon of ajwain seeds in a cup of water.  Once the water boils add a small amount of salt strain the drink and let it cool slightly before drinking. Ajwain with Asafoetida Ajwain is sometimes combined with asafoetida (hing) for digestive discomfort. Mix about half a teaspoon of ajwain seeds with a small amount of hing and a pinch of black salt. Traditionally the mixture is chewed and followed with water. Add ajwain to your food You do not always need to prepare a special remedy. Ajwain can simply be added to everyday foods for extra flavor. It can also be mixed into flour when making roti paratha or other baked foods. When to see a doctor Home remedies may be useful for occasional and mild digestive discomfort but they should not replace medical care. If stomach pain bloating acidity or indigestion is severe frequent or does not improve speak to a doctor to find the underlying cause.