🌿 Product Name: Omam
🔍 Names in Different Languages:
Language | Name |
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Botanical Name | Trachyspermum ammi |
English | Carom Seeds / Bishop’s Weed |
Tamil | ஓமம் (Omam) |
Hindi | अजवाइन (Ajwain) |
Malayalam | അയമോദകം (Ayamodakam) |
Telugu | వాము (Vamu) |
Kannada | ಓಮ (Oma) |
Sanskrit | Yavani / Ajaji |
📦 Product Description:
Omam, also known as Carom Seeds, is a pungent, aromatic spice widely used in Indian cooking and traditional medicine. It comes from the plant Trachyspermum ammi and is well known for its strong flavor, similar to thyme, and its digestive and medicinal properties.
Omam is a staple ingredient in home remedies for indigestion, colic, coughs, and cold-related ailments in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems.
✅ Health Benefits of Omam:
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Aids Digestion:
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Stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, relieves indigestion, flatulence, and bloating.
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Relieves Cough and Cold:
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Acts as an expectorant, useful in clearing mucus and relieving throat congestion.
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Soothes Stomach Discomfort:
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Helpful in colic, stomach pain, and gastritis, especially in infants and elders.
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Anti-parasitic:
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Used to eliminate intestinal worms.
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Improves Respiratory Health:
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Steaming with Omam helps in bronchial congestion and sinus relief.
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Menstrual Relief:
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Consumed with jaggery or warm water to ease menstrual cramps.
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Antibacterial & Antifungal:
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Natural antimicrobial, used in toothache or minor infections.
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⚠️ Precautions:
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Should be used in moderation. High doses may cause acidity or heat in the body.
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Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use, especially in large amounts.
🍽️ How to Use:
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Cooking: Add to tempering (tadka) in Indian curries, dals, and snacks.
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Omam water: Boil 1 tsp of seeds in 1 cup water and drink warm for digestion.
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Steam inhalation: Add Omam to boiling water and inhale steam to relieve nasal blockages.
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External use: Paste of crushed Omam applied on the abdomen for babies (externally only) to reduce colic.
📦 Available Forms:
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Whole seeds
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