Celery Seed (Ajamoda)
Apium graveolens
| Family | Apiaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Ajamoda |
| हिंदी | अजमोद |
| Parts used | fruit |
Celery is an annual or biennial herb of the carrot family with ribbed stalks, divided leaves and small white flowers in umbels. Its tiny, aromatic fruits are known as celery seed. It is native to Europe and Asia and is cultivated in North India.
In Ayurveda the fruit is known as Ajamoda. It has traditionally been used as a warming spice and in preparations for digestive comfort and joint comfort.
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