CUMIN

Cumin seeds contain vitamins A, B1, B2, niacin, vitamin E, Vitamin C, sodium, phosphorous, potassium, manganese,magnesium, copper, calcium, selenium, iron & zinc.

Cumin is an effective remedy for a wide range of digestion problems & improves appetite.
Cumin can reduce inflammation, increase urination, prevent gas & suppress muscle spasms.
It can also be used as an aid for indigestion & flatulence.

Cumin can be taken for digestion problems including diarrhea, colic, bowel spasms & gas. 

Cumin is also used as a diuretic to increase urine flow to relieve bloating.

It also enhances liver functioning, helps with jaundice. 

Pregnant & nursing women can benefit in terms of reduced nausea & increased lactation.
A Cumin poultice helps palliate general swelling of the breasts.

Cumin tea helps to start menstruation.

Cumin may help treat insomnia, colds & fever.

Cumin tea may help reduce fasting blood sugar & improve immunity in those with diabetes when drinking on empty stomach.

Cumin seed tea will boost your metabolism,improving energy levels.

Cumin seeds are also helpful with anemia.

Cumin powder can be used as a poultice & suppository, smoked in a pipe & taken orally.
Essential oil of Cumin is antibacterial & helps to kill larval pests.
Apply paste of Cumin powder & onion juice on scorpion bites.

Cumin is used as an aphrodisiac to increase sexual desire.

PRECAUTIONS:

People with diabetes, especially those who take medication for diabetes, should use cumin with caution since it may change their blood sugar levels.

Cumin seeds should be used in limited amounts as food,too much can cause gastrointestinal irritation, indigestion & stomach ulcers.

Cumin might slow blood clotting.

Cumin might lower blood sugar levels & it might interfere with blood sugar control during & after surgery. Stop using cumin at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

RECIPES:

A Decoction as an Aphrodisiac can be made of Cumin, black pepper & honey.
Simmer the seeds in boiling water & then infuse it for 8-10 minutes.

For Constipation & Indigestion: 

Add equal quantities of cumin seeds, black pepper, dried ginger & dried curry leaves & powder them together.
Add a little salt to taste.
Add this mixture to hot ghee & eat with steamed rice.

Tea for Gas & Nausea: 

Mix equal quantities of cumin seeds, black pepper & ginger.
Pour 1 cup of hot water over 1 tsp of this spice mix.
Steep 5-10 min.
Drink 3x a day for a few days.

Heaviness in Stomach & Indigestion: 

Mix 1/4 tsp each powdered cumin seeds & black pepper in a glass of buttermilk.
Drink 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days.

Insomnia:

Mix 1 tsp powder of roasted cumin seeds with 1 mashed ripe banana.
Eat after dinner regularly.

BEAUTY:

Cumin Face Wash:

Soak 2 tbsp of cumin seeds in a big bowl of hot water overnight.
Use this water in the morning to wash your face.
You can also store in the refrigerator for later use.
The presence of vitamin C & E in cumin seeds acts as an antioxidant that fights UV damage, reduces melanin production in the skin, protects the skin from premature aging & keeps your skin fair & young.

Anti-Dandruff Wash:

Boil 3 tsp of cumin seeds in 2 litres of water.
Leave to cool down.
Use this cumin water to wash & rinse your hair.

MAGIC:

Cumin is used principally as an ingredient in incense when preparing for protection, exorcism of evil, fidelity & to combat theft.

Cumin can be burned with frankincense for protection & scattered on the floor, sometimes with salt, to drive the evil out. 

Mix cumin with salt to create protective barriers in your home. Sprinkle it on window sills & doorways to stop evil from entering.
Cumin also protects the theft of any object which retains it.

Cumin can added to recipes designed to increase one’s sexual appetite.
It is also worn by brides to keep negativity away from the wedding.
When given to a lover, it will promote fidelity.
Cumin seed steeped in wine makes a lust potion.

Both the Ancient Greek & Roman cultures regarded cumin seeds as a symbol of miserliness & greed.
In Germany & Italy, cumin is put into bread to keep the wood spirits from stealing it.
In Germany, a bride would carry cumin, dill & salt in her pocket during her marriage ceremony to ensure a faithful & long marriage.
In one northern European such custom, a young man, leaving his home to join the army, would share a glass of cumin-flavoured wine with his sweetheart, then would take with him a cumin-flavoured loaf, baked by the girl, to ensure his safe return.

Cumin can be used to promote a healthy balance of one’s interaction within both the spiritual & mundane worlds.

It can be employed in spells, calling for a small pinch of the ground seed to increase good fortune & prosperity.

Cumin, when carried, gives peace of mind & if you grow the plant yourself, you must curse while sowing the seed to obtain a good crop.