Cumin

Latin Name: Cuminum cyminum

Description of Appearance: Cumin plant is a small, slender, herbaceous annual plant that reaches a height of 30-50 cm. It has deeply divided, feathery leaves and small pink or white flowers.

Common Names:

Cumin
Cumin Plant

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Cumin contains essential oils such as cuminaldehyde and cuminol, which are known for their digestive properties

Part Of Plant Used: Seeds

Preperation Method: Commonly used in cooking, can also be consumed as a tea or tincture

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Cuminum cyminum is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties due to compounds like cuminum, limonene, and caffeic acid

Part Of Plant Used: Seeds or oil extracted from seeds

Preperation Method: Can be used in culinary dishes or as a form of aromatherapy

Antioxidant

Active Ingredients: Cumin is rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, phenols, and essential oils

Part Of Plant Used: Seeds

Preperation Method: Can be added to food or drinks, or taken as a supplement

Antimicrobial

Active Ingredients: Cumin oil has been shown to have antimicrobial properties against various bacteria and fungi

Part Of Plant Used: Oil extracted from seeds

Preperation Method: Used in topical applications or as a natural remedy for infections