Cumin known as “Jeera” in hindi , sometimes spelled cummin, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to India. The cumin plant grows to 30–50 cm tall and is harvested by hand. It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem that is 20–30 cm tall and has a diameter of 3–5 cm this amazing spice known for cumin health benefits.

The main producer and consumer of cumin is India. It produces 70% of the world supply and consumes 90% of that. In the Ayurvedic system, dried cumin seeds are used for medicinal purposes.

Cumin seeds are generally available in three colours- amber, white and black. The amber seeds are the most common. The black ones have a complex flavor and cannot be substituted for the other two. Black cumin seeds or nigella are different from cumin seeds though both are similar in appearance.Here are amazing cumin health benefits.

Cumin health benefits

Immunity

It is die to its antioxidant property that fight against impurities and free radical. This helps in making the body’s immunity better in combating diseases.

Cancer

Cumins helpful in treating colon and breast cancer. The seeds contain thymoquinone, dithymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and thymol which are anti-carcinogenic agents.

Digestion

Enzymes present in cumin help to breakdown foods and thus aid in digestion. Cumin is also Carminative, which means that it relieves from you from gas troubles and thereby improves digestion and appetite.

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Cold and Respiration

Cumins rich in Vitamin C and has anti-fungal properties. These help to cure cold and other respiratory problem.

Lactation

Cumins rich in iron and thus very good for lactating mothers as well as for women who are undergoing menses or who are pregnant, since they are more in need of iron than others.

Cumin benefits for Anaemia

Cumin seeds are rich in iron which is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin in the blood which in turn is required for the transportation of oxygen in the body one of important cumin health benefits.

Piles

The main cause behind piles (hemorrhoids) is constipation added with infections in the wound in the anal tract, which are also caused by constipation. Cumin, because of its dietary fiber content and carminative, stimulating, antifungal and antimicrobial properties, acts as a natural laxative in powdered form.

Iron Rich

Cumin seeds are very rich in iron, which makes it an essential natural health ingredient. This iron content helps to treat anaemia, makes blood rich in haemoglobin content.

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Fights Asthma

Cumin seeds contain Thymoquinone, which reduces inflammatory processes which cause asthma. They also act as a bronchodilator.

 

Skin benefits of Cumin (jeera)

Treatment of Burning Sensation

Drinking cumin water can relieve the burning sensation of the palms and the soles.

Add one teaspoon of cumin seeds to 4 litres of water and boil. Remove it from the heat and keep it covered. Drink this water whenever you feel thirsty as well as after your meals.

It is advisable to drink it warm for more benefits.

Anti-Ageing Benefits of cumin

Vitamin E present in cumin triggers the anti-ageing processes within the body, thus preventing pre mature ageing symptoms. It acts as an antioxidant to combat the free radicals that attack the skin and cause signs of ageing like wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin.

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Cures Itchiness and Body Heat

People suffering from body heat and skin itchiness, can put some cumin seeds in boiled water. Once it is cooled, take a bath with that water nice cumin health benefits.

 

Hair benefits of Cumin

Treatment of Dandruff

Oil extract from cumin is a great stimulant, carminative, antioxidant and diuretic. It is often used for massage in aromatherapy and scalp treatments to get rid of dandruff.

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Long and Shiny Hair

For this, boil 1.5 tablespoons of black cumin seeds in ¾ cup of water for 10 minutes. When the mixture cools down, use a strainer to separate the seeds from the water. Add a raw egg yolk to the black cumin water and mix well to get a homogeneous creamy solution. Massage it on your scalp and allow it to stay for 30 minutes to an hour. Wash off with water. This should be done every week or every alternate week for best results.

 

Way to have Cumin in diet (cumin recipe)

Cumin Potato (Jeera Aloo)

Ingredients:

500 grams Potatoes.

1 tsp Cumin.

1/4 tsp Turmeric.

1/2 tsp Chilli Powder, or as per taste (optional).

1/2 tsp Cumin powder.

Lemon Juice to taste,

Salt to taste.

Few sprigs of Cilantro to garnish.

Method:

• Chop the potatoes into sizable cubes.
• Heat a pan on medium along with 1 tbsp Ghee/ Butter. Add the cumin, turmeric and chilli powder and let the cumin sizzle.
• Add the potatoes along with salt. Stir until well combined.
• Sprinkle some water and close it with a lid. The water helps to steam cook the potatoes. Give it a toss on and off to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• It takes around 10-12 minutes max. If the potatoes are soft when you press them with your fingers , its done. Garnish with lemon juice and cilantro. Toss slightly to combine.