| In ajowan, the main component of the fruit is lipid in the form of reserve oil. |
| Ajowan is used in Indian lentil dishes, but always used sparingly as the flavour is very strong. |
| Ajowan imparts a specific aroma and taste to a wide variety of foods. |
| Large quantities of thymol are prepared in Germany, principally from the seeds of the Ptychotis ajowan. |
| Some authors have said that an English name for ajowan is lovage, but this is a mistake, although both plants belong to the same family. |
| Ajowan oil, a perfumery raw material, is obtained by steam distillation from the seeds. |
