Cumin

Cumin 

General Features

Cumin is a leafy plant which grows low to the ground in Asia especially in Mediterranean region. The fruit of this plant is called the cumin seed and it is commonly used as a spice all around the world

Historically, cumin was used as a treatment of diarrhea for centuries 

Therapeutic Application 

Cumin seeds are antioxidants. These substances prevent healthy cells to be damaged by free radicals. Antioxidants also help you feel healthier and more energetic. They even help keeping skin from looking aged

It is said that cumin has the ability to keep cancer cells from multiplying

Cumin was also used as a part of an herbal drug trial for diabetes. The drug successfully helped people with diabetes to manage their condition and control their blood sugar level

The cumin oil which is extracted from cumin seeds has been used as an effective antiseptic agent that can even kill strains of bacteria that are resistant to other antiseptics

Now it is generally accepted that cumin oil is a hypoglycemic agent

The ingredients in cumin seeds have an anti-inflammatory effect which means they can reduce pain or inflammation when used in diet

Cumin powder as a dietary supplement mixed in yogurt helps reducing cholesterol due to one hypolipidemic substance in it

It is said that cumin helps overweight people to lose weight

Cumin can help body by stimulating central nervous system to be more effective, resulting in a sharper memory. Cumin might even be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease because of this property

Cumin can promote digestion by increasing the activity of digestive enzymes. Cumin also increases the release of bile from the liver which helps fats’ digest and certain nutrients in gut

Cumin is a safe source of iron and since iron deficiency is very common in many people around the world, using cumin can help with this condition. During digestion, cumin releases a component which has antibiotic properties and reduce the growth of food-borne bacteria and certain kinds of infectious fungi

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