Ajwain seeds are sometimes called carom seeds, and they have the appearance of cumin seeds but smaller. They have a very strong odor that tastes a lot like thyme.

Ajwain is a very popular seed in India used as an ingredient in different cooking dishes. These aromatic seeds are a well known spice in Indian cooking, but they are becoming even more popular for the health benefits they possess.

These seeds are packed with essential oils like thymol which have anti-bacterial, anasthetic, and anti-fungal properties that can help with a host of health problems. The thymol naturally found in ajwain can be used as a cough remedy or to help ease asthma.