Kalijiri scientific name entratherum anthelminticum also known as bitter cumin not just has a special place in the Indian kitchen but also comes with great health benefits raw seeds of kalijiri are hard to consume but can be used in formulations or in powdered form. Kalijiri has a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory properties hence it can be beneficial in respiratory issues such as asthma. Kalijiri is also an ingredient in ayurvedic creams and oils as it is beneficial in skin infections due to its antibacterial properties.