Cumin Herbal Remedies

Cumin seed is widely used in cooking, as a flavoring agent, and is useful for flatulence and indigestion. Cumin has a taste of SPICY, AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.

Cumin Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Cumin Infusion1 cup 2-3 x daily

Cumin Reference Information

Latin NameCuminum cyminum
Other Names
Part UsedSeeds
Herb FormsBulk herb, powder.
AffectsDigestive system
CautionsNone noted.
Botanical InfoA small annual in the Parsley family with a slender stem native to the Mediterranean area.

Supporting Research

Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.

McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

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