Cumin Seed Essential Oil

Description

Oil Summary : Cumin seeds and Cumin seed oil are used for cosmetic purposes, culinary applications, and medicinal purposes. Cumin seed oil is ideal as a herbal remedy, condiments, and remedy for inflammations, sores, bites, irritations, and rashes. The health benefits of Cumin Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as a bactericidal, carminative, digestive, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, detoxifier, emenagogue, stimulant, nervine, and tonic substance. Cumin essential oil can be used against colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, and depression. Traditionally, its usage was to address numerous health conditions like sexually transmitted diseases, anorexia, and gynaecological ailments. It served to stimulate metabolism and appetite, treating neurological disorders, and enhancing harmony between the body and the mind. Today, cumin seeds and cumin oil are used for cosmetic purposes, culinary applications, and medicinal purposes. Cumin essential oil is ideal as a herbal remedy, condiments, and remedy for inflammations, sores, bites, irritations, and rashes. It mainly addresses issues such as colic, dyspepsia, and sluggish digestion. Cumin enhances digestion, but it has to be used in lower quantities. Higher dosages will inhibit digestion and cause vomiting. Cumin essential oil enhances the release of bile juice and gastric juices and also stimulates peristaltic motion in the intestines. Additionally, it treats low appetite by way of its exciting smell.

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum

Plant Origin: Egypt

Processing Method: steam distilled

Plant Part: Seeds

Odor and Color: yellowish or greenish

Contraindication: They precaution against using it topically near the face of children and infants. Cumin essential oil is phototoxic and should, therefore, not be exposed to the sun after application. Also, users should use this oil in very mild dosages as it has a strong smell that may cause nausea or headaches. Cumin oil can cause skin sensitivity. Thus, when applied topically, it should be diluted with a carrier oil. It is advisable to perform a skin patch test to check for any allergic reactions. Also, avoid contact with eyes, ears, and other sensitive areas. Pregnant and nursing women should avoid using cumin essential oil. Keep out of reach of children.