香芹籽通常用于印度菜。它们具有苦辣味和强烈的芳香香气。这些种子在印地语中也被称为 阿杰 因。

阿杰因（Ajwain）长期以来一直被用于传统印度医学，因为它具有健康益处。它富含抗氧化剂，纤维，维生素和矿物质。有毒种子可能有助于治疗多种疾病，例如血压，高胆固醇和头发过早变白。它也对您的皮肤很有帮助。

让我们在本文中了解更多有关ajwain的好处。

香芹籽对您有什么好处？

香芹籽在科学上被称为 Trachyspermum ammi 。它们具有抗氧化，降压，抗微生物，降血脂和其他一些特性。

它们包含其他植物化学成分-包括糖苷，皂苷，酚类化合物和挥发油（1）。

种子还含有菊苣油。它的主要成分是百里酚（1）。百里酚可能有助于治疗胃肠道疾病。

香芹籽还具有抗发炎的潜力。

有毒种子还有更多，它们如何帮助您获得更好的健康。

阅读下一节以了解更多信息。

有毒种子对健康有什么好处？

胡萝卜种子含有重要的脂肪酸，纤维和其他抗氧化剂。这些有助于他们的利益。多不饱和脂肪有助于降低胆固醇水平，而种子中的百里酚可调节血压水平。种子还有助于抵抗消化不良和炎症。

1.可能会调节胆固醇水平

Ajwain种子可以帮助您调节胆固醇水平。

在大鼠研究中，摄入香芹籽粉降低了肝脏胆固醇的含量。胡萝卜种子可以通过减少系统中的脂蛋白（在血液中运输脂肪的可溶性蛋白）含量来实现此目的（2）。

另一项研究显示了更好的结果。研究发现，摄入腐殖质种子不仅可以降低总胆固醇和不良胆固醇水平，还可以提高良好胆固醇的水平（3）。

胡萝卜种子含有大量的纤维和多不饱和脂肪酸。这两个有助于健康的胆固醇水平（3）。

根据兔子的研究，香芹籽在降低胆固醇水平方面与辛伐他汀（一种降低胆固醇的药物）一样有效（4）。

但是，需要对人类受试者进行更多的研究才能了解这些益处。

2.可能有助于控制血压

香芹籽还可以帮助您控制血压。种子中的百里香酚是这种特性的原因。在大鼠研究中，它导致血压和心率下降（5）。

香芹籽还具有钙通道阻滞作用（6）。这种作用可防止钙进入心脏细胞和血管壁。这降低了血压（7）。因此，建议在手术前的高血压患者中使用阿杰因。

需要更多的研究来了解阿杰因对人的血压的影响。

3.可以帮助消化

尽管消化问题似乎并不严重，但它们可能使我们感到痛苦。随着我们厨房中的香芹籽播种，情况已不再如此。

有毒种子可增加胃酸分泌，从而增强消化系统健康（1）。

在大鼠研究中，摄入香芹籽减少了食物的运输时间。种子还提高了消化酶的活性，并导致胆汁酸的更高分泌（1）。

根据传统的波斯医学，苦瓜种子有助于治疗腹泻，消化不良和绞痛（8）。

4.抵抗炎症

胚芽种子含有萜烯，固醇和糖苷等基本成分-所有这些成分均有助于其抗炎作用（9）。

一些资料表明，香芹籽还可以减轻关节炎的疼痛。但是，我们需要对此进行更多研究。

5.可能有助于治疗咳嗽

对豚鼠的研究表明，摄入腐殖质种子产生的镇咳（镇咳作用）效果大于可待因（一种用于治疗咳嗽的药物）（10）。

在另一项研究中，哮喘患者的香芹籽增加了通向肺的气流（11）。此属性也可能有助于治疗咳嗽和增强呼吸系统健康。

一些资料表明，喝开水的胡萝卜种子可以帮助缓解咳嗽和相关的胸腔充血。种子也可以帮助治疗普通感冒。

但是，这方面的研究仍在进行中。因此，我们建议您在为此目的使用种子之前先咨询医生。

6.可预防肾结石

有毒种子可能会阻止草酸钙沉积。这可以潜在地减少患肾结石的风险（12）。

尽管据说这些种子能维持肾脏（肾脏）功能，减轻肾脏损伤，并防止结石保留在肾脏组织中，但实验证据并未支持这些主张（1）。

这些好处必须归功于香豆种子中的各种植物化学化合物。它们还含有其他重要营养素。在下一部分中查看它们的营养成分。

香芹籽的营养成分是什么？

以下是香豆种子中最丰富的营养素（括号中的值表示任何给定数量的香豆种子中营养素的百分比）：

• 纤维（12％）
• 碳水化合物（37％）
• 水分（9％）
• 蛋白质（15％）
• 脂肪（18％）
• 皂素，黄酮和矿物质（7％）

Other nutrients present in the seeds include calcium, tannins, glycosides, phosphorus, iron, and nicotinic acid.

Source: Pharmacognosy Review, US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Trachyspermum ammi

Carom seeds are simple (yet effective) ingredients. It is much simpler to add them to your diet. But before you do that, you may want to know the potential side effects these seeds can cause.

Do Carom Seeds Have Any Side Effects?

Moderate intake of the seeds will not cause any side effects. But excess consumption (upwards of one teaspoon a day) may lead to nausea and dizziness, heartburn, and other liver issues.

Carom seeds can cause congenital defects and even lead to abortion (1). Hence, pregnant women must consult their doctor before consuming carom seeds.

Conclusion

The presence of fatty acids, fiber, and other antioxidants makes carom seeds important. They might be popular in India – but can be used the world over. Including just a teaspoonful of this Indian spice in your diet can work wonders.

But we recommend pregnant women to be cautious.

The benefits mentioned in the article may need further studies on humans. This is especially true with respect to the dosage of the seeds for different benefits as most of the studies have been conducted on animals.

Have you ever had carom seeds? How did you like them? Let us know by leaving a comment in the box below.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

What is the substitute for carom seeds?

You can substitute carom seeds with thyme seeds. The two are rich in thymol and also have similar flavors.

What is carom seed water?

Some proponents of carom seeds say that carom seed water can aid weight loss. But there is no research backing this up. However, carom seed water can give you the benefits and goodness of carom seeds.

All you need to do is soak about 25 grams of carom seeds in water overnight. Strain the water the next morning and drink it on an empty stomach. You can add a couple of drops of honey to the water. Drink this water twice daily.

You can also use a teaspoon of carom seed powder and warm or lukewarm water.

Do carom seeds promote hair growth?

There is very little research on this. However, some anecdotal evidence suggests that the seeds may strengthen hair and prevent premature graying.

Do the seeds offer relief from menstrual cramps?

Research is ongoing in this aspect. We suggest you speak to your doctor before using carom seeds for this purpose.

Can we drink ajwain water at night?

Drinking a glass of ajwain water at night helps boost metabolism and, thus, helps you lose weight.

Is it good to eat ajwain every day?

Yes. Having ajwain every morning on an empty stomach helps your body release digestive juices that aid digestion.

Can ajwain reduce belly fat?

Yes, ajwain can reduce belly fat.

What are the benefits of ajwain for skin?

Thymol, a component of ajwain, acts as a germicide and fungicide that helps treat infections and cuts.

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