Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi. They are common in Indian cuisine.
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It's also referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of the ajwain herb.
They are green to brown in color and have a bitter taste. It's similar to cumin seeds, but their taste and aroma are closer to that of thyme, its can also be ground into a powder and used as a cooking spice.
Let's look at the health benefits of this see:-
- Carom seeds fight bacteria and fungi, it is likely attributed to two of its active compounds, thymol and carvacrol, which have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. A test-tube study observed that carom seeds were more effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria and fungi including Candida albicans, Candida krusei, and Streptococcus mutans compared to other solvents.
- Carom seeds Improve cholesterol levels:-
Animal research shows that carom seeds may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels are risk factors for heart disease. Studies shows that carom seed powder proved effective at treating high cholesterol levels when used in high doses that you won’t get from eating the seeds through a normal diet. - lowers blood pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension, is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Traditionally it's shows medications like calcium-channel blockers. These blockers prevent calcium from going into the cells of your heart and relax and expand blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure.
However, studies on carom seed’s effectiveness in lowering blood pressure levels is still limited. More studies are needed to understand how the seeds may affect blood pressure in humans.
The Question is .....
Are carom seeds safe?
For some people, carom seeds are safe to consume. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid Carom seeds due to potentially dangerous effects on fetal health, including potential birth defects or even miscarriage