Ajwain seeds (Carom seeds) are dry roasted or used in tadka along with other spices, fried in ghee to enhance the flavour of lentils and drizzled over baked goods like bread and biscuits. These wonder seeds hold a prominent place in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine as they treat various ailments. Overuse of ajwain may worsen stomach ulcers and it should be avoided by people suffering from diverticulitis, liver diseases and ulcerative colitis. Please consult a doctor before consuming these seeds. Here are the 5 health benefits of ajwain.