Health Benefits Of Cumin Seeds

Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) is the member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to south Asian continent, especially India. Cumin is also used in African, Latin American and many Asian countries. Actually those who love spicy food, use Cumin and other spices for taste and health. Cumin seeds are good for treating respiratory disorders, Asthma, Piles, poor digestion, Anaemia, Boils, Skin Disorders, Cold and Cough and even Cancer. Cumin seeds are very small in size and when we fry these seeds, they look like insects so children don’t love to eat it. In India and the Middle East, Cumin seeds are an important part of cooking, as cumin is the chief component in curry powder. Cumin seeds look very ordinary but their health benefits are extra-ordinary.

Their aroma is extremely good and by consuming cumin seeds you can have a faultless digestive system. Cuminaldehyde, Thymol and Carminative compounds of cumin are the source of its aroma and contain essential oils that are helpful in activating the salivary glands in our mouth. These facilitate digestion of food in a proper way. Carminative also helps to cure gastric problems. It is also helpful in relieving stomachache.

Cumin seeds are a good source of fibre content, so the intake of cumin seeds can give you relief from constipation. Due to its anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, cumin is also helpful in treating Piles. Actually piles occur due to constipation in the anal tract and cumin cures infectious wounds in the anal tract naturally.

Cumin seeds are also beneficial for treating the patients of sleeplessness. As sleeplessness is the result of many causes, cumin seeds due to their stimulating as well as relaxing properties help in curing it. Cumin seeds are also a good source of vitamin B.

Due to its anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, cumin is also helpful in curing common cold and cough. Cold and cough attack our body when our immune system shows some weakness. Both are infectious diseases and by consuming cumin seeds you can prevent cold and cough. Cumin seeds are a good source of Vitamin C and Iron. Due to the presence of Vitamin C, B and iron in it, it also helps to cure respiratory disorders. Caffeine element of cumin makes it beneficial for the patients of asthma too.

In pregnancy, in menses and most importantly in the lactation period, women are suggested to use cumin seeds in their food in appropriate quantity. Due to presence of Thymol, cumin amplifies secretion of milk. For better results, it is suggested that cumin seed powder should be consumed with honey.