Cumin Seed

Cumin seeds and cumin seeds powder should be kept in tightly-sealed glass containers in a cool, dark and dry place.
Ground cumin will keep fresh for about six months, while the whole seeds will stay fresh for about one year.
This ancient spice is popular in the cuisines of india, mexico, north africa, western china and the middle east.
It is a rich source of iron and hence very beneficial for anaemics as well as lactating mothers and pregnant women, who tend to need iron more than others.
- it is a great aid in digestion and prevents indigestion, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea and morning sickness.
- for immediate relief from acidity, chew a pinch-full of raw cumin seeds.
- cumin seeds have antiseptic properties and aid in curing common colds.
- it doesn’t let cough to form and collect in the respiratory system. Since it is supposed to be hot, it dries up all the mucous.
- it would be beneficial to sip on a concoction of cumin seeds and water. Boil a handful of cumin seeds along with water. Drinking this water wards off common colds and keeps the digestive system on track. Many south-indian households drink only ‘jeera-pani’ instead of sipping on plain boiled water.
- cumin seeds help in stimulating the secretion of enzymes in the pancreas which in turn help in the absorption of nutrients.
- cumin seeds also boost the power of the liver to flush out toxins from the body.