Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi Other Names: Carom seeds, Bishop's weed, Omam. Carom seeds are oval shaped, olive green to brown coloured, dried fruits of the herb plant in the in the Umbelliferae family.It is native to India, although it is harvested in Iran, Egypt and Afghanistan also.It has bitter and pungent taste, and a strong flavor similar to oregano and anise. Carom seeds are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Carom seeds contain an essential oil which is about 50% thymol which is a strong germicide, and fungicide. Thymol is used in toothpaste and perfumery too. Health Benefits -Prompt relief from stomach pain and acidity -Remedy for Colic in babies -Helpful in treating common cold -Useful in Tooth Ache and Ear pain
