Cumin seed is used extensively in Indian
cuisine to add taste and aroma to the recipes.
The Tamil word for cumin seed is seeragam ‘the one that regulates and
keeps the body healthy’. It is an
excellent coolant. It adds vitality and
freshness to those who take it regular. Cumin seeds hold a special place in Siddha
medicinal system.
A handful of cumin seeds can be taken either raw or in powered form in the mornings. Regular consumption helps get rid of worms from the intestines. Some may experience a sort of burning sensation in the stomach region. This kind of persists even after drinking good amount of water. Consumption of gassy foods (potato, cauliflower, cabbage, beans, broccoli, cheese, cream, beer etc) can lead to such conditions. Or this can be due to indigestion. To treat such conditions, a paste made by grinding cumin seeds to a fine consistency using a few drops of water, is applied on the stomach as a thin layer.
A handful of cumin seeds can be taken either raw or in powered form in the mornings. Regular consumption helps get rid of worms from the intestines. Some may experience a sort of burning sensation in the stomach region. This kind of persists even after drinking good amount of water. Consumption of gassy foods (potato, cauliflower, cabbage, beans, broccoli, cheese, cream, beer etc) can lead to such conditions. Or this can be due to indigestion. To treat such conditions, a paste made by grinding cumin seeds to a fine consistency using a few drops of water, is applied on the stomach as a thin layer.
Pregnant women can tackle morning sickness
and other similar problems with the help of cumin seeds. During the early stages of pregnancy women
tend to suffer from nausea and vomiting.
This pregnancy sickness can be a very debilitating and distressing one. This occurs at any time of the day. A handful cumin seeds powdered and taken with
lemon juice is found to be helpful in dealing this condition. Women who suffer from excessive menstrual
bleed can benefit from taking cumin seeds.
100 gm of cumin seeds is added to 2 litres
of sesame oil and allowed to boil. As
the seeds start to break, the oil is removed from and heat and then stored in
bottles. Regular application of this oil
onto the scalp is found to be helpful in treating headache, vomiting, vertigo
etc.
Cumin seed is used in treating scorpion
stings. For this purpose a paste of powdered
cumin seeds, salt, honey and butter is used.
This mixture is placed on the sting spot. This helps to neutralize the toxin present in
the venom.
Cumin seeds is helpful in treating constipation. Patients suffering from chronic constipation should
chew a few cumin seeds thoroughly and swallow down the juice. This helps in curing indigestion as well as
constipation. A pinch of powdered cardamom
and cumin seeds taken in equal quantity is found to benefit people who suffer
from gas. This can be taken three times
a day for better results. Also cumin
seeds taken with palm candy, is an excellent rejuvenator.
Cumin seed water is a common drink in South
India, especially Kerala. This is
prepared by adding a teaspoon of cumin seeds to boiling water (around 5
litres). The water is boiled for a
minute or two and then allowed to cool.
This cumin seed water is an excellent natural immune enhancer. It is recommended for colic, diarrhea,
constipation, indigestion etc. It has
antibacterial and antifungal properties.
It induces sleep. Cumin seed
water can help singers improve their voice.
It also helps them keep cough, throat irritation etc at bay.
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