Cumin Scientific Name
Cuminum cyminum Linn
Cumin Other Names
English: Cumin, White cumin
Hindi: Jeera, Jira, Safed Jeera
Sanskrit: Jeerak, Deeraghjeerak, Jaran
Hindi: Jeera, Jira, Safed Jeera
Sanskrit: Jeerak, Deeraghjeerak, Jaran
What is Cumin?
Cumin seeds, known as “Jeeraka“, comes from the Sanskrit word Jeerna, which means “digestion”. Cumin seed is a phenomenal medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Cumin improves the functioning of three main digestive organs in the body i.e. stomach, intestines, and liver. It provides strength and reduces chances of infections by fighting off microbes and bacteria.
Common forms of Cumin
Seed, Powder, Oil
Cumin is commonly used for:
- Anger and Hostility
- Treating Digestive disorders
- Increasing concentration
- Enhancing memory
- Reducing cholesterol
- Aiding weight loss
- Relieving stress
- Aphrodisiac properties
- Relieving pain
- Detoxifying liver
- Reducing menstrual cramps
- Stimulating lactation in nursing mothers
- Obesity
- Flatulence
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Urinary Incontinence
- Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis gravidarum)
Cumin Dosage
Powder: ½ to 1 teaspoon or as prescribed by the doctor.
Oil : 1-2 drops twice a day.
Oil : 1-2 drops twice a day.
Cumin Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: In some cases, Cumin is found to increase the risk of bleeding, hence, it is advisable to avoid therapeutic intake of Cumin if you are on therapy of blood thinners.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Cumin is safe to use as a medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Children: Not Known.
Warning:
Cumin might cause an upset stomach in some people. Also, some people may exhibit allergic reactions.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Cumin is safe to use as a medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Children: Not Known.
Warning:
Cumin might cause an upset stomach in some people. Also, some people may exhibit allergic reactions.
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Check out the Recipes that use Cumin
Turmeric Pickle | Coconut Chutney | Cilantro (Coriander) Mint Chutney | Upma (Savory Cream of wheat) | Rasala (Medicated yoghurt) | Yellow Mung Dal Soup | Baked Okra | Indian-style Quesadillas | Green Gram Soup | Tangy Tex-Mex Salad | Amla Squash | Simple Yellow Dal (Lentils) | Jal Jeera (Digestion-aiding Cumin Drink) | Kadhi (Takra or Seasoned Buttermilk) | Refreshing Ayurvedic Lassi | Poha (Flattend Rice Preparation) | Red Lentils Soup | Kitchari (Khichari) I Everyday Use Vegetable Broth I Spicy Cilantro Garlic Oil | Sweet and Sour Lemon Pickle | Amaranth Breakfast Oatmeal | Ayurvedic Guacamole (Avacado Mash) | Medicated Rice Gruel (Peya)