Phytochemistry, Pharmacological studies and Traditional benefits of Trachyspermum ammi (Linn.) Sprague

Abstract

Trachyspermum ammi, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Carom seed (English names) and ajowan or ajwain or omum in Indian languages, is an erect annual herb with striate stem. According to Ayurveda, the seeds are hot, pungent, stomachic, appetizer, aphrodisiac, carminative, laxative and diuretic. The present paper highlights the phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and traditional benefits of the plant.