Cumin Seed Oil, Form : Liquid

Description & extraction Originally from the Mediterranean area, it is a small annual herb about 50cm ( 20 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. Cumin essential oil is extracted from Cuminum cyminum (also known as C. Odorum) of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family and is also known as cummin and Roman caraway. Cumin Oil is extracted by steam distillation from the ripe seed.Chemical Components Carvone,The main chemical components of cumin oil are cuminic, cymene, dipentene, Limonene, phellandrene and pinene.Toxicological Properties Cumin oil are antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antitoxic, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, diuretic, Emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant and tonic. It has a spicy and very penetrating smell.