Ajmoda Seeds
Botanical Name: Apium Leptophyllum
Description:
Ajmoda / Celery is annual plant that grows up to 2 feet. Its flowers are hermaphrodite, and have both male, and female organs. It grows in acid, neutral, and basic (alkaline) ovoid, soils. Celery leaves are eaten cooked. The seeds of the plant are used as condiment.
The seeds of the plant are small, and yellowish brown. They are aromatic, and slightly bitter-pungent in taste. Oral intake gives a sensation of warmth to tongue.
Use:
Ajmoda is a well-known drug for the digestive, respiratory diseases, rheumatism, and gout. It is one of the chief ingredients in many formulations rheumatoid arthritis.
As a medicine, the Ajmoda seeds can be ground to powder, and taken. The recommended dosage is 1-3 grams, twice or thrice a day with warm water. Children should be given 125 to 500 mg, two or three times a day.
Externally, the poultice, made of the powdered seeds in warm water can be applied on the affected joint.
Ajmoda Churna / Ajmoda Powder, can be used safely in the following conditions:
Joint pain in arthritis such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, and non-specific arthritis (arthritis patients should avoid eating sour, and cold items)
Colic, indigestion, bloating, gas
Cough, asthma, bronchitis
Intestinal antiseptic.