I sometimes use ajwain for digestive issues, but now that I'm pregnant, I'm being careful about what I consume. Is it safe to have ajwain during pregnancy? I want to make sure it won't harm the baby.
Having a little bit of ajwain in your normal food is absolutely safe, dear. It really helps with bloating and gas. Just don't take it in large quantities as a home remedy without checking with your doctor.
Actually, ajwain is safe in very small quantities in food, but don't eat it in large amounts or drink ajwain water daily. It generates heat in the body and can stimulate contractions. Just use it normally in tadka or paranthas, that is perfectly fine.
I used to have minor digestion issues, so I would add just a pinch of ajwain to my wheat dough. It's totally safe in food, but my gynac said not to drink concentrated ajwain water. Just eat normal home-cooked food in moderation!
After my IVF cycle, I was incredibly cautious about every single herb. My doctor told me that while ajwain in daily cooking is harmless, we should never take it in therapeutic doses or as raw seeds. It's always best to be supportive and careful with our bodies, so do consult your specialist.
When I had severe gas during my second trimester, I asked my hospital nutritionist about ajwain water. She strictly told me to avoid concentrated herbal drinks without her approval. She advised safe, prescribed syrup instead, so please ask your doctor first.
Oh my god, I almost drank a whole glass of ajwain water for acidity once, but then I read it can stimulate the uterus and I panicked so much! Since then, I only put a tiny pinch in my dal and nothing more. Please be very careful with raw home remedies.
