الوصف

Originally from the Mediterranean area, it is a small annual herb about *0cm ( *0 inches) high, with deep green, narrow feathery leaves and tiny white or pink flowers, followed by small oblong seeds.

Known since Biblical times, it is mainly used for its digestive properties. The Egyptians used it for headaches.

The main chemical components of cumin oil are cumin, cymene, dipentene, limonene, phellandrene and pinene.

Oil properties

It has a spicy and very penetrating smell

Extraction

Cumin oil is extracted by steam distillation from the ripe seed

Uses

Cumin is useful as warming oil and helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis.

In the digestive system, it is a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion.

For the nervous system, it is a tonic and has a beneficial effect on headaches, migraine and nervous exhaustion.