Omam water is generally prepared by soaking omam or carom seed in water. Omam is an amazing spice and it has been traditionally used as an imperative remedial action for digestive issues. Whereas it is also packed with various imperative micronutrients and phytonutrients that offer numerous health benefits

How to prepare omam water?

• At first omam or carom seed should be taken and should be crushed between palms
• Then the crushed omam should be added to a dry pan and it should be fried in low flame until an aroma comes
• After that water should be added to it and it should be cooked covered in medium flame at least for 10 minutes
• Finally it can be consumed after filtering it

Biological activity

Antioxidant activity

• It is packed with antioxidants
• Its consumption is really very effective for preventing oxidative stress as it helps in reducing the concentration of free radicals in body
• As it is coupled with reducing oxidative stress thus its consumption is thought to be very much helpful for lowering the susceptibility of diseases as oxidative stress is considered as one of the leading causes of developing diseases
• It helps in preventing cellular damages too by protecting every cell from free radical induced oxidative damages, which ultimately helps in promoting cellular functions thus helps in boosting up overall wellbeing

Anti-inflammatory activity

• Its phytonutrients and micronutrient components are accountable for exerting anti-inflammatory activity that helps in preventing inflammation
• It is related with delaying the onset of inflammatory events within body by decreasing the level of inflammatory markers as a result reduces the risk of developing chronic inflammatory diseases

Anti-carcinogenic activity

• Its consumption helps in decreasing the prevalence of cancer as it has the ability to hinder the growth of cancerous cells within body
• Its oxidative stress reducing capacity is also considered as an important feature responsible for lowering the susceptibility of carcinoma

Antimicrobial activity

• It acts as an important antidote to infection as it exerts potent antiseptic, antimicrobial as well as anti-parasitic activity
• It plays vital role in hindering the growth of microbes within host, which significantly decreases the prevalence of infectious diseases
• It is also very effective for preventing ear and mouth infection
• It helps to prevent eye infection (conjunctivitis) as well

Detoxifying activity

• Regular consumption of omam water is very useful for keeping the body clean as it helps in eliminating harmful toxins from body
• It is also associated with purifying the blood and promotes circulation as well, which ultimately provides a positive impact on health

Health benefits

Role on digestive health

• Consumption of omam water is thought to be one of the most effective ways for preventing digestive issues
• It has the ability to protect the gastrointestinal tract from injuries and also helps in promoting its functionality
• It plays vital role in preventing indigestion. It is closely related with activating the enzymes within the gut, which ultimately help in better digestion
• Its consumption is considered as one of the best preventive measures for acidity too
• It is also very effective for treating flatulence. It is better to soak carom seed or ajwain in lemon juice followed by drying and its consumption with warm water acts like magic
• It helps in clearing the bowel as well
• It helps in preventing abdominal cramp too
• It also helps to prevent diarrhoea

Role on weight management

• Consumption of omam water is very useful for facilitating weight loss
• It has seen that consumption of omam water especially in empty stomach is extremely helpful for dissolving body fat hence accelerates the weight reduction process
• It helps in decreasing the concentration of bad cholesterol (LDL) in body whereas it also helps in reducing the level of triglyceride and VLDL thus its consumption is thought to be very effective for lowering total fat percentage of body

• It helps in boosting up the overall metabolism of the body, which is also responsible for supporting weight loss

Role on lactation

• It is considered as an important therapeutic substance for lactation as it helps in increasing the milk flow in many folds
• It helps in promoting circulation, which is also responsible for boosting up the milk secretion

Role on gestation

• Consumption of omam water during gestation is very much helpful for lowering the prevalence of various pregnancy complications
• Nausea, constipation, bloating are very common complication of gestation and cause various discomforts to the mother. Omam water plays vital role in preventing these complications as it has outstanding role on digestive health
• It plays important role in promoting overall gut health. Whereas its anti-inflammatory activity as well as curative activity is closely related with providing support to the new expecting mother
• Whereas its consumption is also very beneficial after delivery as it helps in healing the body internally and also helps in cleaning uterus

Role on hepatic health

• It helps in promoting the health and activity of liver
• As it is associated with cleaning the body by eliminating toxins thus its consumption is believed to be very useful for promoting hepatic functionality as well, which ultimately ensures a healthy metabolism

Role on renal health

• It plays important role in promoting overall renal functionality
• It is associated with stimulating the waste reduction process of kidney thus helps in lowering the prevalence of waste accumulation as a result promotes overall wellbeing

Role on respiratory health

• Consumption of omam water is very effective for keeping the lung as well as the pharynx clean as a result reduces the prevalence of blockage
• It also helps in broncho-dilation and helps in improving the symptoms of asthma
• It plays vital role in preventing the swelling of air way whereas it is also associated with relaxing the air passage thus helps to make the breathing easier
• It has been traditionally used as an imperative home based remedies for normal cold and flu. It helps in cleaning mucus from body, which is also accountable for relieving cough and cold as well
• If you want to maximize the effect of omam water then consume it with some jaggery at least twice a day
• Whereas inhalation of the steam of carom seed or ajwain infused with hot water is also very effective for providing relieve from cold

Therapeutic uses

It has been traditionally used for various therapeutic purposes, like –

• It is used as an imperative therapeutic substance for arthritis. It plays vital role in preventing joint swelling and all the credit goes to its anti-inflammatory activity. Whereas massaging the affected joint with carom seed oil is also very beneficial for reducing arthritic pain
• It is also associated with cleaning eye and promotes vision
• It helps in preventing menstrual cramp
• It is very effective for preventing trembling as well as shaking of limbs. Soaking of carom seed or ajwain in water overnight and consuming it in next morning is really very effective for improving the symptoms of trembling and shaking of limbs
• It helps to prevent chest pain as well. It is better to consume it with jaggery for getting instant relief
• It helps in maintaining oral hygiene too. It has seen that consumption of omam water is really very effective for curing tooth ache and bad mouth odour

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