Scientific Name
Cuminum cyminum
Part of Plant Used
Fruits (Seeds)
Extraction Method
Hydro-distillation method
Essential oil’s color
Colorless to yellow color
Main Components
Carvone, limonene
Therapeutic Properties
- Anticonvulsant and anti-epilepsy
- Tonic for stomach
- Diuretic
- Anti-flatulence (Getting rid of intestinal gas)
- Treatment of vaginal discharges
- Emmenagogue and sweaty
- Treatment of chronic and acute bronchitis