Joints12 min
Ajwain oil rub for a sore joint
Ajwain seeds are warmed in sesame oil, strained, and rubbed on a sore joint. The rub is external only. It can feel hot on the skin, and it is not a cure.
Warm ajwain oil on a sore joint
Ajwain is the seed people bloom in ghee for gas. Warmed in sesame oil, the same seed is sometimes used on the outside when a joint feels sore and cold. The seeds are strained away. A little oil goes on the skin and the hands are washed after, so none of it reaches the eyes.
This rub can feel heating. That heat is a reason to use less, not more. It does not cure a joint. Do not put it on broken skin, and do not use it as a drink.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- A small strainer
How to prepare
- Warm the ajwain in the sesame oil on a low flame until the oil smells strongly of the seeds.
- Strain and cool the oil until it is warm enough for skin, not hot.
How to use
- Rub a little oil on the sore joint with the palm.
- Wash your hands after so the oil does not reach your eyes.
- Use it once. External only. Wipe it off before sleep if the smell bothers you.
Helpful habits
- If the skin feels hot quickly, you have used too much. Wipe it off with a dry cloth.
- Keep the oil in a small closed cup for one day only, then make a fresh spoonful.
Precautions
- This rub is external only. Do not drink the oil or eat the fried seeds as a dose.
- It can feel hot. Do not use it on broken skin, and keep it away from the eyes.
- Stop if the skin burns or turns very red. This is not a cure for joint pain.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drink ajwain oil that was made for a joint?
- No. This oil is for the skin only. Rub a little on the joint and do not swallow it.
Why does the ajwain rub feel hot?
- Ajwain oil often feels heating. Use a few drops. If the skin stings, wipe it off. Do not add more.
Is an ajwain rub a cure for a sore joint?
- No. It is an outside kitchen rub for a sore, cold-feeling joint, not a cure.
