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   '''Trachyspermum ammi''' is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It originated in India and Pakistan. Both the leaves and the fruit of the plant are consumed by humans. Ajamoda consists of dried, aromatic fruits of Apium leptophyllum. It is an annual herb cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. It is collected by thrashing plants on a mat and dried in shade or in drying sheds.

{{Uses|Stomachache}}, {{Uses|coldCold}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Diabetes Mellitus}}, {{Uses|Cholera}}, {{Uses| Kidney Stone}}, {{Uses|Weight Loss}}, {{Uses|Gas and Flatulence}}, {{Uses|Acidity and Hyperacidity}}, {{Uses|Culinary Recipes}}, {{Uses|indigestionIndigestion}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Toothache}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>

{{Parts Used|Lovage seed}}, {{Parts Used|Caraway-like fruits}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.

The essential oil (2.5 to 5% in the dried fruits) is dominated by thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 35 to 60%); furthermore, α-pinene, p-cymene, limonene and γ-terpinene have been found.<ref name="chemical composition"/>

{{Common names|kn=AjamoolaOma, omaAjavana, Omakki|ml=Ayamodakum, Omam|sa=Ajamoda|ta=Omam|te=omaan, Naranji vamu|hi=AjwainAjmuda, Ajmod|en=Ajwain}}<ref name="Common Names"/>

{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|white White and small|5-20|Flowers are borne in terminal or seemingly-lateral stalked. Flowering season is February - September}}

{{Fruit|ovoidOvoid|7–10 mm|The fruits are ovoid, aromatic, greyish brown|The mericarps, which are the components of the fruit, are compressed|manyMany|Fruiting season is February - September}}

* [[Vishatinduka TailaAṣṭāṇgāvaleha]] as ''root juice extract'', [[Yavani shadava churna]], [[Sarpagandha ghan vati]], [[Agnitundi Vati]], [[Ajamodaarka]], [[Ashtakshaari Gutika]], [[Narayana Churnam]], [[Panchatikta Guggulu Gritham]], [[Phalasarpi Grith]], [[Madhusnuhi Rasayanam]], [[Mushtarishta]], [[Mustakaarishta]], [[Yavanyadi churnam]], [[Lodrasava]], [[Lohaasava]], [[Vaishchanara churnam]], [[Ashtachurnam]], [[Karpooraadi Tailam]], [[Kasturyadi Gutika]], [[Krimi mudgara rasa]], [[Changeri Gritha]], [[Jirakaadyarishta]], [[Trayodashaanga Guggulu]], [[Dadimashtaka churnam]], [[Saarasvata churnam]], [[Saarivaadyasava]], [[Sukumaara Gritha]], [[Sukumaara rasayanam]], [[Sudarshana Churnam]] <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>

Requires a moist soil in a sunny position. This species is not frost tolerant[238], but it might be possible to grow it outdoors in Britain as a spring sown annual.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

{{Commonly seen|Damp ground}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsMeadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.

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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://gernot-katzers-spice-pages.com/engl/Trac_cop.html "chemical Chemical constituents"]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Ajwain.html "plant Plant description"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Trachyspermum+ammi "Cultivation details]</ref><ref name="]Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.25 and 33, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref><ref name="Common Names">The Flowers of India</ref>

* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115300447 Apium leptophyllum on science direct]