Joan (scientific name: Trachyspermum ammi) is an annual plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. This species is protected under Schedule-4 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012 of Bangladesh.
Trachyspermum ammi Scientific classification: Plantae (unclassified): Angiosperms (unclassified): Eudicots
(unclassified): Asterids Class: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Trachyspermum species: T. ammi Binomial name Trachyspermum ammi
It looks a lot like a coriander tree. Jain trees are about 1 yard tall. Its flowers are white in color. The seeds are like cooked flowers. The taste is pungent, the smell is strong, uncomfortable...
Medicinal properties
Joan is mainly used in conventional Ayurvedic medicine for stomach ailments. It is effective in curing indigestion and flatulence. It is used as a cleaner. It acts as a medicine to reduce acidity.