Genetic Variation in Essential Oil Constituents of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L. Sprague) Varieties at Varying Nitrogen Levels under Semiarid Tropics of Northern Karnataka, India

An Overview on Ajwain (<i>Trachyspermum ammi</i>) Pharmacological Effects: Current and Conventional

“…The value of oil is dependent on the climatic situation in which the plants are cultured. [14,15] In the essential oil of Ajwain (E. O. A), the principle active constituents are phenols, mainly thymol (35-60%), which majorly contributes to its curative properties [16] In any case, it has additionally been apparent that -when basic oils are improperly utilized, they can offer ascent to unfavorable impacts to human, for example, skin disturbance, cerebral pain and queasiness, if basic oils are to be taken inside or utilized on nourishment wares in view of the conceivable disease causing impacts of some of them [17].…”

A comprehensive review on ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) cultivation practices

“…The seeds of ajwain are hydro-distilled using a Clevenger-type apparatus (Masoudi et al, 2002) [27] to produce a vital yellowishbrown or sunburned colour oil which has a potential odour, aroma and flavour and is used as traditional cure to many ailments and in preparation of perfumery products (Kunwar., 2009) [21] . The oil is secreted in the cubicles of the plant and its value, quantity of oil produced upon distillation is dependent on the climatic conditions during the crop growth (Zomorodian et al, 2011 andAsangi et al, 2020) [58,6] . Ajwain is a rich source of volatiles and phenolics.…”