Ajwain अजवाइन

🌱 About the plant

A winter annual of the north-west, grown for the thyme-scented seed.

Growing it

Needs a dry spell at ripening or the seed moulds.

What it is for

Tempering and traditional digestives; umbels feed hoverflies.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Season

Oct–Nov

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–90 cm

First harvest

Seed at 130 days

Needs a dry spell at ripening or the seed moulds.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Tempering and traditional digestives; umbels feed hoverflies.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India