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All you need to know about the benefits and harm of cumin

 All you need to know about the benefits and harm of cumin

All you need to know about the benefits and harm of cumin
All you need to know about the benefits and harm of cumin

Cumin is one of the oldest ancient spices that have been used in many cultures and cooking for thousands of years thanks to its unique flavor and aroma. It is used in traditional medicine and has many health and aesthetic benefits. It plays an important role in home and folk remedies. Let us show you the benefits and harms of this excellent spice

Medicinal benefits of cumin

1-Improve digestion 

It helps boost digestion by stimulating saliva production.
 
Increase in the secretion of digestive juices, secretion of bile and bowel movement

2-Regulation period
It may be used as a herbal remedy for irregular or infrequent periods when it's not associated with an underlying disease.

3- Relieves menstrual cramps and pain.  

4-It are often used as an abrasive agent.
 
Benefits of boiled cumin water
 

5-Eating boiled cumin water helps to compensate for blood lost during menstruation in women and girls and supports growth in children because it will be a fine source of iron even in small quantities.


6- Increases the pool of breast milk when breastfeeding.

 
7-It is often used as a treatment for flatulence accompanied by cramps or diarrhea.

 

8- Helps get rid of acidity and relieves indigestion. It works as a pain reliever and is especially useful in treating stomach ache and abdominal pain.


9- Cumin water boiled with ginger has a positive effect on the respiratory system because it is a naturally decongestant and helps get rid of the mucus accumulated inside the chest.


10- It contains a high percentage of potassium, which is an essential mineral necessary for the normal functioning of the body and helps regulate blood pressure by balancing the negative effects of salt.


11-Cumin oil is a powerful antioxidant rich in vitamins A and C and thus works as a potential cancer-fighting herb. Cumin extract might have an estrogen-like effect.


12-Cumin essential oil mixed with essential oils can be used to treat cellulitis


13- In Ayurveda, the Indian herbal medicine uses cumin to treat insomnia, colds and fever.


14- A mixture of cumin juice and onion can be applied to scorpion stings to relieve pain.

15- Cumin contains antioxidants that can stabilize free radicals that cause inflammation and DNA damage.


16-. Clinical studies have proven that eating cumin in yogurt twice a day can improve blood cholesterol.


17-After digesting cumin, it releases a component called macamycin, which has antibiotic properties that prevent the growth of infectious bacteria and fungi.

 
18-When used in spices, cumin appears to have antibacterial properties and may reduce the risk of foodborne infections.

 

Cumin benefits for facial beauty

Cumin increases beauty. Used in face packs, as an anti-pain and anti-aging agent, it promotes long hair growth and shine, and prevents baldness.

19-Cumin in the packaging of the face
Cumin contains a lot of Vitamin E, potassium, calcium, selenium, copper and manganese, which help restore youthfulness to the skin.

The basic cumin package for the face 

Mix warm cumin water and turmeric powder to make a smooth paste. Apply the mask for 10 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water, then with cold water. Your skin looks refreshed.
 
20- Use cumin water and a few drops of rose water to combat acne.

21- Black cumin oil and black cumin water can be used to treat dandruff and hair loss and promote its growth and shine.

 Damages of cumin

The degree of safety of latency

Cumin is generally considered safe, used in moderation, and can be taken in specific doses.

Precautions for using cumin

There are some health conditions that must be exercised with caution when consuming cumin, the most important of which are:

  •   Pregnant and breastfeeding women: There is insufficient evidence to prove the safety of pregnant and lactating women who take cumin, so it is advised to avoid this.
  •  For people with bleeding disorders: The incubation period might delay blood clotting. It can also exacerbate these diseases. 
  •  Diabetes: Cumin might lower blood sugar levels, so diabetics should exercise caution when using it to avoid hypoglycemia. 
  •  Surgery: Cumin may have a negative effect on blood sugar levels during and after surgery because it may lower blood sugar levels, so it must be stopped for at least two weeks before any surgery. Does cumin have any special benefits when consumed on an empty stomach or after meals? 

How to use cumin and its products

 Cumin can be used in a number of ways including the following:

  •  Cumin oil: Cumin oil is extracted from the seeds by steam distillation. The oil is used in spices to add flavor to desserts, and it can also be used in creams, perfumes, and other products.  
  • Boiled cumin: Soak two teaspoons of cumin in a liter and a half of water, then filter the water from the seeds.
  •  Cumin love. 
  • Ground cumin.

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