Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague is also known as Ammi copticum L. Mart., Carum copticum B. & Hook., Carum copticum L. Link, Ptychotis ajowan DC., Sison ammi Linn., Trachyspermum copticum L. Link belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Nakhwah-Hindi.
The English names for this herb are Ajowan Seeds, Carum, Lovage , Omum, Omum , Ajowan seeds , Lovage , Bishop's weed.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ajwain, Ajwain Desi, Jann, Nankhawah, Sperkai.
Description
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague. An erect, glabrous or minutely pubescent, branched annual, upto 90 cm tali. Stems striate. Leaves rather distant, 2-3 pinnateiy divided, segments linear, ultimate segments 1-2.5 cm long. Flowers in terminal or seemingly-lateral pedunculate compound umbels white, small. Fruits ovoid, muricate, aromatic, cremocarps 2-3 mm long, greyish-brown; mericarps compressed, with distinct ridges and tubercular surface, 1-seeded
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Oil are Anti-neuralgic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Expectorant.
The pharmacological actions of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Root are Carminative, Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Seeds are Anti-flatulent, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Appetizer, Calorific, Carminative, Deobstruent, Desiccative, Digestive, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Vermifuge.
Indications
The indication of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Leave Juice is Worms.
The indications of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Oil are Bronchial Pneumonia, Emphysema, Respiratory Ailments, Acidity, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Rheumatic Pain, Neuralgic Pain.
The indications of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Seeds are Spasmodic Affections, Leucoderma, Hysteria, Inflammations, Colic, Bronchitis, Cholera, Pain, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Pimples, Sexual Debility, Sore Throat, Flatulence, Chronic Fever, Liver Stiffness, Insect Bite, Calculus, Blood Clot, Atonic Dyspepsia, Profuse Expecoration.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague is Aromatic.
Taste: Fruit: Bitter,Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- AUJALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- BOZEDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- HABOOB MUQUAWWI-E-MAIDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HazumAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- JAWARISH ZAROONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Lazeez ChuranAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- Namak SulaimaniAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- NAMAK SULAMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NEO-CARMINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SADA BAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague is used in the preparation of Arq Ajeeb, Arq Faulad, Arq Hazim, Arq Zira, Dawai Siyah Kabutar Wali, Hab Asgand, Hab Hiltit, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Jawarish Safarjali Qabiz, Jawarish Shehryaran, Jawarish Zar'uni Sada, Ma'jun Muqil, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Nankhwah Mushki, Qurs Podinah, Roghan Ajwain, Roghan Kalan, Ruh-e-Ajwain, Safuf Dama, Safuf Muhazzil, Sherbet Sadar, Tiryaq-i-Faruq, Zimad Sheer Shutar.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague are Carum carvi Linn., Nigella sativa Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague's Oil are Carvacrol, Flavone, Saponins, Tannin, Thymol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague are [Sour and temperamently cold and moist articles of food may also be used.], Coriandrum sativum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague. (work in progress)