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What is Cumin :

Cumin is a spice made from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. Cumin is rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is wildly known as Jeera in Indian spice. Consume cumin water every day is good for Weight Loss. Roasted cumin powder helps in treating digestion, diarrhea, intestinal gas problems, strengthens the stomach muscles. (More Details)

What are its benefits :

• Cumin aids digestion by increasing the activity of digestive proteins. It may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
• Cumin is very dense in iron, providing almost 20% of your daily iron in one teaspoon.
• Cumin is a rich source of dietary fiber, exhibits carminative, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties. The essential oils cumin aldehyde and pyrazines in jeera act as a natural laxative, aids in curing infections or wounds in the excretory system, and relieves hemorrhoids.
• The powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of cumin seeds, making it a wonderful remedy for treating asthma and cold. It acts as an expectorant, loosens up the phlegm and mucus in the respiratory tracts, and makes it easier to eliminate. The essential oil act as a disinfectant and helps ward off infections and boost immunity.
• Free radicals are lone electrons that cause inflammation and damage DNA. Cumin contains antioxidants that stabilize free radicals.
• Cumin supplements may help improve blood sugar control, though it is not clear what causes this effect or how much is needed.
• Cumin supplements have improved blood cholesterol in multiple studies. It is unclear if using cumin in small amounts as a seasoning has the same benefits.
• Cumin’s traditional use as a seasoning may restrict the growth of infectious bacteria and fungi. This may reduce food-borne illnesses.