A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Cumin, Cummin, Ground Cumin, Green Cumin, White Cumin, Comino, Cummin, Old Egyptian Spice,  Cuminium Cyminum
Traditional Usages: Culinary Spice, Indigestion, Wind, Bloating, Colds, Flu, Asthma, Anti-Aging, reduces Wrinkles, Age spots and sagging skin. Stress, Anxiety, Menstrual Pain, Aphrodisiac, Flatulence, Colic, Dyspeptic Headache
Resources: Southern Europe, Iran, Egypt, Arabia,Turkey, India, Asia, China, Mediterranean Region, Mexico
Parts Used: Dried Ripe Fruits

Cumin Seeds - Herbal remedy for Amnesia: Three grams of cumin seeds in one teaspoonful of honey taken twice daily is effective in treating amnesia.

Cumin Seeds - Herbal remedy for Cholera: Boil one teaspoon of cumin seeds in one cup of water. Strain and drink twice a day.

Cumin Seeds - Herbal remedy for Indigestion: Mix a tablespoon of cumin seeds in a glass of water and drink it. This helps treating digestion problems.

Cumin Seeds - Herbal remedy for Moles: Roast some cumin seeds and grind into a paste with a little water.  Apply on moles several times a day.

• Amnesia
• Cholera
• Indigestion
• Moles