Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) contains carbohydrate, dietary fiber, protein, lutein, zea-xanthin, beta-carotene, choline, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc.It has antioxidant, carminative, anti-flatulent, anti microbial, and antifungal properties.
The essential oil of cumin seeds include
- Cymene,
- Terpenoids,
- Cuminaldehyde : 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde
- Pyrazines : 2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-sec-butylpyrazine,2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine.
- Y-terpinene
- Beta-pinene
- P-cymene
- Safranal
- Thymol
Cuminaldehyde in cumin seed has anti microbial and antifungal properties that fight against Escherichia coli and Penicillium chrysogenum.It has a warm aroma due to its essential oil content.Cumin is a spice for its distinctive flavour and aroma that can be used as culinary purpose.Curmin is a flowering plant that is used as a traditional medicinal plant.It can be used as ground and as seed.
The Benefits of Cumin
The Benefits of Cumin
- Prevents diabetes
- Prevents colon cancer
- Controls heart rates
- Controls blood pressure
- Cures weak memory
- Staves off common cold
- Improves appetite
- Improves digestion
- Relieves stomach ache
- Relieves gas troubles
- Heals wounds
- Decreases in glucosuria
- Helps in inducing a sound sleep
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Prevents insomnia
- Eliminates phlegm and mucus
- Treats asthma
- Cures bronchitis
- Strengthens the immunity system
- Increases secretion of milk in lactating women
- Prevents anemia
- Decreases Alzheimer's disease
- Decreases dementia
- Prevents the signs of premature aging like wrinkles and sagging skin
- Keeps skin young and shiny
- Speeds up the metabolism
- Removes toxins from the body
- Treats renal coli
- Improves gut motility
- Produces red blood cells
- Increases sexual desire
- Treats diarrhea
- Cures colic
- Treats bowel spasm
- Increases the flow of urine
- Relieves bloating
- Treats menstrual problem
- Cures fluid retention
- Treats chronic fever
- Cures vomiting
- Treats swelling
- Treats flatulence
- Cures insect bites and painful stings
- Stimulates the function and activity of white blood cells
- Reduces pimples
- Reduces rashes
- Reduces boils
- Treats fatigue
- Fights viral, fungal, bacterial infections
- Treats piles
A Review of Scientific Studies published in 2005 in The International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition confirmed that A number of spices, such as cumin might aid hypoglycemia
A Study on rats by Researchers at Mysore University, published in The Indian Journal of Medical Research in 2004, found that Cumin was useful for dyspepsia and diarrhea.
Side effects of Cumin
- Pregnant women and breasfeeding women are not recommended to consume cumin.
- People in bleeding disorders should not take cumin because it can slow blood clotting.
- Stop consuming cumin during or after surgery.
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