Ajwoin, Carum copticum, Ajwain, Carom Ajowan, Native to India but is also cultivated in Iran, Egypt, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Ajwoin is an annual herbaceous plant, 30-70cm (1-2ft) in height, bearing feathery leaves and red flowers, a member of the Umbelliferae family, which has some 2, 700 members including dill, caraway and cumin.
Uses: It has been used in heart care and stress care formulas, dental creams and other cosmetic preparations, is commonly used as a fragrance component in soaps.