Botanical Name : Trachyspermumammi
Common Method Of Extraction : Steam distillation
Parts Used : Seed
Note Classification : Middle
Aroma : Woody, Spice
Ajowan oil (Thyme Oil) is extracted by means of Steam Distillation
It contains 2-4% of volatile oil, 21% fat, 17% proteins and 25% carbohydrates Traces of tannin, glycoside and steroidal substances. Moreover, it also contains thymol (35-60% ), p-cymene ( 50-55% ), terpinene (30-35 %). Pinene, dipentenes, etc.
AJOWAN OIL have a warm spicy pungent & reminiscent of thymol.
Ajowal Oil is comprised of properties like antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-nausea etc. It is also known as an anti-spasmodic and anti-microbial agent.
Ajowan oil is playing an active role in curing skin related troubles, digestive weakness, cholera, & diarrhea. However, it is also used as a circulatory stimulant. The oil act as an anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-nausea, and a tonic to treat number of health problem. Useful in manufacturing of organic pesticide..