Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceous, native to a territory including the Middle East and stretching east to India. Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form. Although cumin is thought to have uses in traditional medicine.

Benefits: Cumin seed is a spice helpful in digestive disorders. The seeds are an excellent source of dietary fiber. It helps in treating flatulence, gas problems, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness & atonic dyspepsia. It helps to strengthen the immune system & protect against infections, relieves symptoms of common cold & flu. It has anticancer properties, controls blood sugar, fights bacteria and parasites. It has an anti-inflammatory effect helps lower cholesterol and aids in weight loss. It contains many phytochemicals that are known to have antioxidant, carminative and anti-flatulent properties. It is a typical ingredient in many spice blends, such as curry powder. Cumin is a staple spice in many food cultures.