Khurasani Ajwain has a very long history of use as a medicinal herb, and has been widely cultivated to meet the demand for its use. All parts of the plant, but especially the leaves and the seeds, can be used – they are mildly pain-relieving, antispasmodic, mildly diuretic, hallucinogenic, hypnotic, pupil-dilating, narcotic and sedative.
It is most excellent for gout, rheumatism, asthma, chronic cough, neuralgia, irritations of the urinary organs, etc.
ic physician.
Other Names:
Banj Aswad, Shawkaraan, Khuraasaanee Ajwa’een, Korasani Ajowan, Henbane, Black Henbane, Stinking Nightshade, Devil’s Eye, Henbell, Jusquiame noire, Bilsenkraut, Dullkraut, Rasenwurz, Saukraut, Teufelswurz, Tollkraut, Zigeunerkraut, Khurasani Ajmo, Khurasani Ajwain, Khursana, Khurasanee Ajawaana, Hyoscyamus niger Linn, Khurasanee Ova, Bang, Bangdiwana, Danj, Khurasanee Ajvain, Parasikava, Yavni, Ajwain Khurasani, Bazrulbanj