Cumin Health Benefits

Cumin is called Jiraka in Sanskrit, which means "fast acting". You can truly expect speedy results for your ailments. It can be used to treat digestive disorders, cold, bladder issues, pregnancy and lactation.

Origin

Cumin is an annual herb that produces a stem with many branches which bear long, finely divided green leaves and aromatic seed like fruit, the Cumin. Cumin is oval shaped, approximately 6 mm long and has a strong odor.

Medicinal Properties

Cumin has cooling, astringent, anaphrodasiac, digestive, carminative, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, galactogogue, diuretic, uterine and nervine tonic properties.

Cumin Home Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• Pregnancy

  Cumin is rich in iron and a real boon for pregnant and lactating mothers. Consume a decoction of cumin seeds mixed with milk and honey. This provides for the healthy development of the foetus and eases child birth. Cumin contains Thymol which tends to increase secretions from the glands and thus ensures the secretion of breast milk.

• Digestive disorder

  Cumin is extremely good for digestion and related problems. It contains Cuminaldehyde, which activates the salivary glands and facilitates the primary digestion of the food. It also contains Thymol, which triggers the production of acids, bile and enzymes and ensures the complete digestion of the food. Consume a decoction of cumin seeds mixed with fresh cilantro juice and salt. This aids in flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness and atonic dyspepsia. Read other Indigestion Home Remedies.

• Cold

  Cumin has good antiseptic properties. Consume cumin decoction mixed with a pinch of dry ginger.

• Bladder Issues

  Regular consumption of cumin decoction increased urine quantity and frequency. Regular urination promotes digestion and does not let gas form. It removes excess water from the body and reduces swelling etc. Urination also clears kidneys and eliminates toxins from the system.

Indian Language Glossary:

English	Latin	Sanskrit	Hindi	Marathi	Tamil	Telugu	Malayalam	Kannada
Cumin	Cuminum Cyminum	Jiraka	Jeera	Jira	Jirakam	Jilakarra	Jirakam	Jirige