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Benefits of Cumin (Jeera)

Benefits of Cumin (Jeera)

The great antioxidant in cumin i.e. aldehyde give immense health benefits, and also support digestion, control diabetes, improve the respiratory health and aid immunity. Cumin is even known as the natural detoxifier. The seeds, oil, powder and capsules of cumin offer digestive relief and boost immunity.

Table Of Contents

1)Main Components Of Cumin

2)Benefits of Cumin (Jeera)

3)Cumin Nutrient value

4)Uses of Cumin 

5)Side Effects of Cumin 

 

Main Components Of Cumin

1. Cumin contains volatile oils (3-4%) and cuminaldehyde (45-50%) , thymol which is excellent source of bioactive ingredients.
2. Cumin seeds contain vital nutrients and antioxidants  like iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and potassium with vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6.
3. Black Seed contains fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals which is used as a good source of energy, to detoxify and rejuvenate the body, aid in digestion, boost the body’s natural immune system and ease cough and colds.
4. Phytochemicals compounds present in cumin are Limonene, α- and β-pinene, 1,8-cineole, o- and p-cymene, α- and γ-terpinene, safranal and linalool .
5. Extracts of cumin seeds contain various alkaloids, flavonoids, isoflavonoids, tannins, lignins, and phenolic compounds.
6. Packed with a bunch of minerals and vitamins such as riboflavin, vitamin B6, zeaxanthin, and niacin.
7. The thymoquinone contained within the jeera is protective of the liver.

 

Benefits of Cumin (Jeera)  

1)Cumin Increase Immunity Power

• The essence of vital minerals and vitamins like C available in jeera help to boost the immune system.
• It has immunomodulatory effects, which increase the body’s immunity.
• The powerful antibacterial property of jeera helps in fighting against infection-causing bacteria and keep infections and diseases away from our body.
• Cumin enriched with iron which keeps the immunity system healthy.
• Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital says, “Zeera is an excellent source of iron and dietary fibre. 
• It fights with germs and decrease risk of falling ill.

 

2)Cumin Improve Respiratory System

• The strong anti congestive property helps in clearing the mucus collecting in the chest whereas the hot nature of jeera helps in drying all the mucus and providing relief from cough and cold. 

3)Cumin Lower Blood sugar

• Cumin or Jeera promote the production of insulin in the body which keeps the blood sugar levels under control. 
• It’s generally accepted that cumin oil is a hypoglycemic agent.

 

4)Cumin Has Powerful Antioxidants 

• Cumin seeds contain elements that work as antioxidants.
• These substances (apigenin and luteolin) keep the tiny free radicals that attack healthy cells.
• Antioxidants help to feel healthier and more energetic.

 

5)Anti-inflammatory Activity

• The active ingredients in cumin seeds have an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect which reduces pain or inflammation.
• Cumin seeds have lots of antiviral and antibacterial properties that can keep mild flu, cold and cough at bay.

 

6)Cumin Lower Cholesterol Level

• Cumin have hypolipidemic properties that helps the body to control high levels of fats that effects heart and cholesterol levels. 
• A dietary supplement of cumin powder mixed in yogurt helped reduce cholesterol in one study. 
• Another group of people with high cholesterol had beneficial results after consuming cumin.

 

7)Cumin Boosts Memory

• Cumin stimulating central nervous system to be more effective and helps in developing good mental health and sharpen the memory by nourishing the brain cells.
• Consuming cumin is beneficial for the brain to function properly. Thus result as sharper memory and greater control over limbs.
• Cumin help treat Parkinson’s disease due to its central nervous system function.

8)Cumin Improve Digestion

• Cumin’s most significant features is helpful in digestion.
• Thymol, one of the compound of cumin stimulates the enzymes, which enables better secretion of digestive juices. 
• cumin stimulates saliva production, increase the secretion of pancreatic enzymes,digestive fluids, compounds necessary for proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
• It increased movement of the intestines, which generally improves digestion.
• Researchers have figure out cumin derive for treating the cramps, digestive spasms, nausea, and bloating associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• The powerful anti-gas chemicals in cumin (jeera) protect the system from irritable bowel syndrome and treats bloating, acidity, flatulence, belching and burps instantly, increases the production of bile acids from the liver and helps in the digestion of fats.
• The active compounds secrete digestive enzyme and enhance the digestion of fat, carbs and protein. A healthy gut functioning is a key to lose weight.
• Moreover, it also helps to detoxify the system, boosts metabolism and burns fats leading to weight loss.
• Jeera water used as a treatment for digestive problem in almost houses.

 

9)Cumin Treats Anemia

• It is beneficial in iron deficiency Anemia because of containing high amount of iron or in otherwords cumin is excellent source of iron.
• Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, used for energy production and metabolism and essential in formation of red blood cells and helpful in keeping our immune system healthy.

 

10)Benefits of Cumin as Detoxifying Agents

• Cumin contain aldehyde, thymol and phosphorus which are known as detoxifying agents. 
• Ayurveda expert Dr. Ashutosh Gautam says, “Zeera water flushes out toxins from the body and ease the production of bile. Hence, it is extremely beneficial for the liver.”

 

11)Cumin Improve Skin Health

• Cumin contain vitamin E, which slows down the ageing of the skin and helps to keep skin tight and moisturise.
• The antibacterial properties of cumin remove acne ,skin infection and promote the glowing skin.
• Cumin reduce skin inflammation too.
• The immense amount of manganese, copper, calcium, potassium and selenium helps to keep the skin shining and glow.

 

12)Cumin Helpful in Asthma

• Swelling of lung lining and increased mucus production, results as inability to breathe called Asthma .
• Cumin seeds works as anti-congestive agent. The powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of cumin seeds, making it a wonderful remedy for treating asthma and cold.
• It unblocked mucus gathering in airways, lungs, bronchi and trachea or loosen up the phlegm and mucus in the respiratory tracts and makes it easier to eliminate. 
• After clearing the way, cumin’s anti-inflammatory properties keep the mucous aside and relieve the swelling area. 

 

13)Cumin Prevent Cancer

• Cumin seeds have anti-carcinogenic properties.
• free radical tramp and detoxification properties helps to keep body healthy.
• In one study, cumin was shown to protect laboratory animals from developing stomach or liver tumors. 
• Cumin appears to have the ability to keep cancer cells from multiplying, according to some experiments.
• In one study, rats that were fed cumin were protected from colon cancer.
• Researchers in another study found that out of nine popular herbs and spices, basil and cumin were the most powerful anticarcinogen plants.
• Cancer Research Laboratory USA, shows that active compound cumin aldehyde found in cumin aids in slow down the growth of a tumour.

 

14)Cumin Fights bacteria and parasites

• Cumin seeds oil used as an effective larvicide and antiseptic agent.
• The oil even kills strains of bacteria that are resistant to other antiseptics.
• cumin help to kill harmful attacker in immune system. 

 

15)Cumin Helpful for cold and fever

• The anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties present in cumin may help protect against cold.
• for frequent sneezing or blocking nose when a cold occurs, frying a handful of cumin seeds, then tying it in a cloth and inhale for sometime give relief.
• help fight against infection by increasing immunity.
• Cumin seeds have antiseptic properties and aid in curing common colds.It doesn’t let cough to form and collect in the respiratory system. Since it is supposed to be hot, it dries up all the mucous.

 

16)Cumin Helpful for joint pain

•  Cumin has antiinflammatory  and analgesic properties which may help reduce inflammation and relieve bones and joint pain.
• According to an NCBI research, black cumin oil massage can reduce knee pain. It can especially reduce osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis) in the elderly.

 

17)Benefits of cumin in menstruation

• Research has said that cumin has pain-relieving properties, which can help reduce pain and cramps caused by menstruation.

 

18)Cumin Helpful for hair problem

• Cumin has antifungal ,anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help to deal with various hair problem like dandruff , hair fall etc.

19)Cumin Treats Haemorrhoids

• Cumin is a rich source of dietary fiber, exhibits carminative, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties.
• The essential oils cumin aldehyde and pyrazines in jeera act as a natural laxative, aids in curing infections or wounds in the excretory system and relieves hemorrhoids.

20)Benefits of Cumin (Jeera) in Weight Loss

• A study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice reveals that cumin not only helps in losing weight quickly but also influences the body’s fat profile in a positive way by reducing the levels of harmful lipids in the blood.

 

Cumin Nutrient value

 

Uses of  Cumin (Jeera)

Cumin is a common and well-known ingredient used in tempering. Its better to cumin dry fried on a pan and used. 3-6 gms , once or twice a day after food can be taken along with hot water or honey or ghee.

How To Make Cumin Water / Jeera Water / Cumin Tea

      Cumin Water / Tea  by Boiling the Cumin Seeds

1. Take 1 teaspoon cumin seeds in a vessel.
2. Add 1 cup of drinking water to it.
3. Heat the vessel for about 5-6 seconds over low flame.
4. After boiling , keep aside it for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Strain the cumin water and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.
6. Add half a teaspoon honey in it , to enhance the taste.

    Cumin Water by Soaking the Cumin Seeds

1. Take a teaspoon of cumin to a glass of drinking water.
2. Leave the seeds overnight to soak.
3. The next morning, discard the seeds and drink the water on an empty stomach.
4. Add cinnamon or lime juice to this drink to make it tastier.

    Cumin Water

• Take a half glass of lukewarm water.
• Add teaspoon of cumin(jeera) powder.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of  coriander (dhaniya) powder.
• Add 1 teaspoon honey and drink it half an hour before meals for better result. 

Side Effects of Cumin (Jeera)

 There are no reports of side effects when the herb is used properly in adequate amount.However excess consumption of cumin resulted as following side effects.

1)Heartburn

cumin can stimulate excess gas in the gastrointestinal tract resulting in heartburn.

2)Allergies

Excess consumption of cumin can result in allergies and skin rashes. 

3)Liver Damage

Excess consumption of cumin that shows signs of liver damage.

4)Bleeding Disorder

Consuming excessive cumin can slow down blood clotting and resulted as bleeding disorder conditions. 

It also Lower blood sugar levels  if taken in excess amount and Harmful for the growing foetus in pregnancy.

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