Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds, being oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in colour.
The health benefits of cumin include treatment against digestion, piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold and many other problems. I am just talking about few of the above-mentioned benefits offered by cumin seeds.
Cumin Seeds - Aromatic, Nutritious & Healing
Cumin is extremely good for digestion and related problems. Its aroma comes from an organic compound called Cuminaldehyde. It activates our salivary glands in our mouth (the irresistible flavour), enabling the primary digestion of the food. Another compound present in cumin is thymol, which gives similar effects to the glands that secrete acids, bile and enzymes responsible for complete digestion of the food.
Constipation is the primary reason behind piles, added with it are infections in the wound in the anal tract, which is also caused by constipation. Cumin, because of its dietary fiber content and carminative, stimulating, anti fungal and anti microbial properties, acts as a natural laxative in powdered form. It helps healing up of infections or wounds in the digestive & excretory system.
Cumin seeds are a stimulant as well as a relaxant at the same time. Studies & results prove that a requisite intake of vitamins and a complete digestion help induce a sound sleep. Cumin Seeds help in performing both the above activities.
Since caffeine & richly aromatic essential oils are present in cumin, these seeds are ideal as an anti congestive for those suffering from respiratory disorders such as Asthma, Bronchitis etc.
Cumin seeds also does not let cough formation in the respiratory system as it is supposed to be quite hot and dries up the excess mucus. Cumin is rich in iron and has considerable amount of vitamin-C, which are necessary for a good immunity and keeps infections away.
Cumin being very rich in iron, it can be a nutritious additive to daily diet for anaemic people. This is because the cumin seeds can help in treating the deficiency of haemoglobin.
It is well known that vitamin-E is good for skin. It keeps the skin young and glowing. This vitamin is also present in abundance in cumin. The essential oils present in this have disinfectant and anti fungal properties. This prevents any microbial and fungal infection from affecting the skin.
As discussed above, abundance of iron, presence of essential oils and vitamin-C & vitamin-A in cumin boosts up our immune system.
Cumin is also beneficial in treating renal coli, weak memory or lack of concentration, insect bites and sting etc.
Use Cumin Seeds For A Nourished & Healthy Body.
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