Behold. The power of ajwain water. For anyone who is nursing or planning on nursing anytime soon I highly recommend drinking ajwain water. It's a natural digestive and infuses the breast milk as a homeopathic aid in stimulating proper digestion and relieving gas. Of course I haven't conducted a scientific experiment of my own, but I drink this everyday and my daughter seems content. In India they would give the water directly to infants but of course in this country we are given such strict guidelines for what newborns and infants can consume (yet our children seem to have an abundance of health problems). It is also said to help the mother heal after delivery. I take 1 teaspoon of ajwain seeds and stir it into about 2 cups of water in a small pot and let this come to a simmer for a few minutes. The water should become golden in color. You can sweeten it with some sugar or honey if you like but I like the natural taste. It's very herbal and lemon tasting, almost like thyme. Strain the water to remove the seeds and drink warm or cold. You can find ajwain seeds at any Indian or spice store or order some online.
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