Health Benefits Of Jeera (Cumin)
According to Mountain Rose Herbs: “Jeera is the seed of a small plant in the
parsley family. Its use goes back 5000 years to the Egyptians, who used it not
only as a spice but as an ingredient in the mummification process. The Greeks
and Romans also used cumin and highly regarded it as one of the essential
spices. Pungent, sharp, and slightly sweet, the greenish brown powder of this
herb is an essential ingredient in Mexican and Indian cuisine.”
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traditional herbal medicine, cumin is used as a diuretic and to treat stomach
upset and flatulence. It is thought to promote a healthy digestive system. Jeera stimulates menstruation,
and also can be added to gargles to treat laryngitis. Poultices of cumin are
used to treat swellings of the breasts or testicles. In Ayurvedic medicine,
cumin with ghee is smoked to relieve hiccups.
Jeera Benefits for Health:
1. Jeera For Blood:
Cumin helps to lower blood sugar levels and thus helps in
maintaining proper blood content levels in the body. This is a great boon for
people suffering from Diabetes.
2. Jeera For Iron:
These 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 and also helps in acting as a carrier of
oxygen to the cells in the body.
Skin Benefits of Cumin
As stated earlier, this aromatic spice is renowned for its
medicinal value and health benefits. Hence, it can be beneficial to your skin
as well. Some of the cumin benefits in skincare are as follows. the essential oils in cumin have disinfectant and
anti-fungal properties which protect your skin from fungal and microbial
infections.
Topical
application of cumin paste on boils, pimples, eczema, psoriasis and other skin
disorders facilitates quick healing. A dash of ground cumin powder can also be
added to your face pack to treat skin issues. Cumin is also a good source of
dietary fiber which helps in the cleaning process and removes toxins.
Hair Loss of Treatment :
Nigella sativa or black cumin is known to combat thinning of hair,
baldness and falling hair. You can mix equal quantities of black cumin oil and
olive oil. After a bath, apply this on your hair or on the bald portion of your
head. This will promote hair growth as well as treat hair loss. You can also
consume black cumin oil in the form of capsules for a few months.
Flavouring In Rasam:
Roasted cumin seeds along with ground black pepper are used in
flavouring rasams. They are toasted with coriander to provide a distinct
aroma and are widely used in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines.
