What is Pranarom Ajowan Essential Oil used for?
Ajowan is a spice primarily native to India and traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is the seeds that are used, which have a flavor reminiscent of thyme. It is primarily taken orally forits broad-spectrum anti-infective and antibacterial benefits. It also acts as a general tonic and supportsdigestion.
Native to India, this aromatic plant from the Apiaceae family bears beautiful umbels of white flowers, whose seeds are rich in essential oil.Pranarôm Ajowan Essential Oil (Trachyspermum ammi) 10 ml is a 100% pure and 100% natural essential oil. Ajowan essential oil is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent, used internally to treatwinter ailments,infectious digestive disorders, and parasites. When used externally and after dilution with acarrier oil, it is useful as a pain reliever forjoint pain.
Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi ) essential oil is recommended for:
- Intestinal parasitic infections (amoebiasis, roundworm, tapeworm) and skin infections (scabies, ringworm, etc.)
- Skin, nail, and gynecological fungal infections
- Intestinal, urinary, and gynecological bacterial and viral infections
- Joint and muscle rheumatism
- Bronchitis and the flu
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How to Use Pranarom Ajowan Essential Oil 10 ml Correctly?
External use: 3 drops of HECT + 6 drops of vegetable oil applied to the fungal infection or affected joints, 3 times a day.
Antifungal action on skin conditions such as dermatomycosis: ApplyAjowan essential oil diluted to 15% in black cumin vegetable oil to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day for 10 days.
What are the side effects and contraindications?
- Keep out of reach of young children.
- For external use only under the guidance of a therapist; in case of accidental ingestion: swallow vegetable oil and contact a poison control center.
- Dermocaustic; risk of skin burns when used undiluted.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Do not exceed the dose recommended by your aromatherapist.
- Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or on children under 6 years of age.
- Store away from heat and light.
- Certain natural compounds in essential oils may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals; monitor for adverse reactions and immediately discontinue inhalation or diffusion. If necessary, consult a doctor.
Internal use is reserved for knowledgeable individuals or a therapist/aromatherapist. Do not swallow.
FAQ - Pranarôm Ajowan Essential Oil
What are the main properties of Ajowan essential oil?
Ajowan essential oil is renowned for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known to relieve digestive and muscular disorders.
Is Ajowan essential oil suitable for children and pregnant women?
No, this oil is not recommended for children under 6 years of age, or for pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to its potency.
Can ajowan essential oil be used for digestion?
Yes, it is effective against bloating and intestinal infections. It can be applied as a massage oil to the abdomen after diluting it in a carrier oil.
What is its composition?
Latin name: Trachyspermum ammi (L.)
Botanical family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Part used: Seed
Known or presumed mode of action: Thymol works by blocking calcium channels
Monoterpenes: Paracymene, γ-terpinene, camphene.
Phenols: Thymol, carvacrol
Biochemical characteristics:
- Monoterpene phenols: thymol (40–45%), carvacrol (5%)
- Monoterpenes:alpha-terpinene (20 to 35%), paracymene (20 to 25%)
Main components of the plant:
- Essential oil (2–5%) and up to 10% in chemical varieties cultivated for thymol extraction (predominant component (25–60%), with paracymene (20–23%), gamma-terpinene (15–20%), carvacrol (2–4%)
- Other chemotypes containing carvone and limonene
- Lipids (25–32%)
Essential oils rich in phenols or aldehydes are dermocaustic (irritating to the skin) and must be diluted in a vegetable oil at a ratio of 85% vegetable oil to 15% essential oil.
Ajowan essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the seeds of the plant otherwise known as Indian thyme. It has a scent similar to that of common thyme, and this slightly brown-colored liquid must be stored in a dry place. The product is sensitive to light and heat. Its high phenol content gives this essential oil great potency. It also contains monoterpenes. Due to the presence of this substance, ajowan essential oil can be a potent nephrotoxin. Therefore, this product must not be ingested without being diluted.
Presentation - Packaging
10 ml bottle in a cardboard case.