Cumin Seed Oil

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Cumin seed oil
cumin is an herb that many associate with mexican and spanish foods, but it is also widely used in middle eastern and indian cooking. cumin or cuminum cyminum is an aromatic spice known for its unique, bitter and warm flavor. It is a small annual herb about 50 cm (20 inches) high, with deep green, narrow feathery leaves and tiny white or pink flowers, followed by small oblong seeds.
Description:
� botanical name: cuminum cyminum
� common name: cumin seed oil
� parts used: ripe seed
� extraction method: steam distilled
� aroma: a spicy and very penetrating smell.
Chemical constituents:
nearly all the medicinal properties of cumin come from its essential oils, which, in its pure form, is far more effective and beneficial than cumin seeds. Cumin essential oil is mainly composed of cuminic acid, cymene, dipentene, limonene, phellandrene, and pinene. It has astonishing medicinal properties and health benefits.
Blends well with
angelica, caraway, chamomile, lavender and rosemary
uses:
extracted from the seeds of the cuminum cyminum, cumin oil is a powerful essential oil that can be used for bodily health and for cooking. .. In addition to its cooking uses, it can also be used aromatically in a diffuser. The aroma of cumin essential oil is warm, spicy, and nutty.