Cumin

Cumin

(MED HERB 6)

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is small, pale green or yellowish-brown, and dry aromatic seeds, which is available in whole or ground form.

Benefits

􀀀 Cumin is an effective remedy for a wide range of digestion problems and improves appetite.

􀀀 Pregnant and nursing women can benefit in terms of reduced nausea and increased lactation.

􀀀 Cumin may help treat insomnia, colds, and fever. It also enhances liver functioning.

􀀀 Essential oil of Cumin is antibacterial and helps kill larval pests.

How to use Cumin

􀀀 A beverage made of Cumin, black pepper and honey serves as an aphrodisiac.

􀀀 Simmer the seeds in boiling water and then infuse it for 8-10 minutes to make a warm and soothing tea.

􀀀 Apply paste of Cumin powder and onion juice on scorpion bites.

􀀀 A Cumin poultice helps palliate general swelling of the breasts.