DESCRIPTION
The completely natural product is obtained by solvent extraction of ground roasted seeds of Cuminum cyminum. It is extremely powerful, green spicy, but not sharp, more of a soft and mellow scent. This oil is wonderful for digestive disorders, and colic too. It is good for exhaustion and works well in blends for that purpose.
COMMON NAMES
Cuminum Cyminum, Cumin Seeds, Jeera
CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil content: 10-11% (v/w) Residual solvent: Less than 25 ppm
USES
The oleoresins can be used as an anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, larvicidal, nervine, stimulant and as a tonic. Cumin essential oil is also useful as a warming oil that helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis. For the digestive system it is a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion. For the nervous system, Cumin essential oil is a tonic with beneficial effect on headaches, migraine pain and nervous exhaustion.