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Cumin Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Egypt
Description: Originally from the Mediterranean area, Cumin 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.
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Common Uses: The properties include use as an anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, larvicidal, nervine, stimulant, and as a tonic. Cumin essential oil is also useful as a warming oil that helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis. For the digestive system it is a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion. For the nervous system, Cumin essential oil is a tonic with beneficial effect on headaches, migraine pain and nervous exhaustion.
Consistency: Light to Medium
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Angelica, Caraway, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile, and essential oils with an oriental flavour.
Aromatic Scent: Cumin essential oil has a characteristic spicy, penetrating scent.
History: Known since Bible times, it is mainly used for its digestive properties. The Egyptians used it for headaches. The Pharisees paid their taxes with it and in the Middle Ages, feudal lords paid serfs with Cumin for services rendered.
Cautions: Cumin has photo-toxic properties and direct sunlight should be avoided after any application. It should also be avoided if pregnant and by those with sensitive skin.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Shama Angel from Houston, Texas on 12/21/2008
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If you are familiar with cumin, this oil smells exactly like the spice: warm, smokey, sharp and spicey. I love it -- it adds a bold aroma to my blends that keeps people guessing.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
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Good price for the quality you get, this Cumin is closely related to the Coriander plant. It is Phototoxic - so you should avoid bright sunlight. Do not use if pregnant. Iuse for colic, debility, detoxifying, dyspepsia, flatulence, headaches, indigestion, migraine, nervous exhaustion, poor circulation, spasm. (Also known as Cuminum odorum, Cummin, Roman Caraway.)
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