🌿 Carom Plant – Ajwain Plant
Also known as: Carom Plant • Oma • Omavalli • Indian Borage • Patharchur
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Aromatic Herb • Medicinal Plant • Edible Leaves |
| Category | Ayurvedic Plants • Kitchen Herbs • Balcony Plant |
| Light | Bright indirect to partial sunlight ☀️ |
| Watering | Moderate – water when topsoil feels dry |
| Soil | Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil |
| Growth Habit | Sprawling perennial; grows easily in containers |
| Fragrance | ✅ Strong carom-like aroma when leaves are crushed |
| Toxicity | ✅ Safe for kids & pets (used traditionally in home remedies) |
🌿 Uses & Benefits
🍃 Used in treating cold, cough, digestion, and bloating
🌬️ Natural decongestant – leaves can be chewed or brewed in teas
🍽️ Can be used as a fresh herb in dals, chutneys, and kadha
🪴 Perfect low-maintenance herb for balcony or kitchen window
🌱 How to Use
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Pinch off fresh leaves as needed
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Brew with hot water for ajwain tea
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Crush and inhale for nasal relief
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Blend into chutneys and home remedies
🧩 Why Customers Love It
✅ Heirloom medicinal herb loved by Indian households
✅ Low-maintenance and quick-growing
✅ Useful for kids and elders alike
✅ Fragrant and functional addition to home gardens
🪴 Care Tips
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Pinch back regularly to keep it bushy and compact
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Protect from heavy rains and waterlogging
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Propagate easily through stem cuttings
💡 Fun Tip
Place an Ajwain plant in your kitchen – not just for flavor, but to enjoy its aromatic air-purifying presence. Add a ceramic name tag to personalize it as a gift herb pot. 🌱🍃
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