Trachyspermum ammi
5-10€ / 10ml

Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) is an Indian spice also called 'Indian thyme' because it contains thymol, the same molecule as European thymol thyme. In India, ajowan seeds are used daily in cooking and Ayurvedic medicine for digestive disorders and infections.
Ajowan contains 35-55% thymol, making it as powerful and skin-burning as thymol thyme. Same properties, same precautions. It is the Indian alternative to Mediterranean thyme.
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Powerful anti-infectious
Traditional use
Antifungal
Traditional use
Tonic
Traditional use
Ajowan is used exactly like thymol thyme. SKIN-BURNING. Adults only. Short courses. Maximum 5% dilution.
Non recommandé en diffusion. Privilégier l'application cutanée diluée ou l'inhalation contrôlée.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec ajowan pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Very similar. Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) contains 35-50% thymol, like thymol thyme. Same anti-infectious power and same precautions: dermocaustic, hepatotoxic, adults only, short courses. It is the 'Indian thyme'.
Severe infections: digestive (gastroenteritis, parasites), urinary and respiratory. Used in India in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. In short courses of 5-7 days in capsules or very diluted on the skin (max 5%).
Same toxicity profile as thymol thyme: dermocaustic, hepatotoxic, not for children, pregnant women or people with liver issues. Requires professional supervision for internal use. Potent but demanding.
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