Cumin, a warm- bitter flavored spice, has various useful components in abundance such as Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A and B complex, Manganese, Magnesium, Dietary Fiber and Thiamine. Fats and Carbohydrates are also present but in a small amount.
Various researches have illustrated the usefulness of cumin against diseases like common cold, diabetes, respiratory and skin disorders, piles, insomnia, anemia etc. However it is a great medicine especially for stomach disorders.
Constipation:
One important use of cumin is as a natural laxative. Long-term constipation results in lacerations (piles) down the anal tract. Dietary fiber intake is a must to prevent or cure piles (hemorrhoids). A 100g serving of cumin provides with 42% of dietary fiber. Cuminaldehyde, a component of essential oil in cumin, enables cumin to ease down the bowel movements. Furthermore, proper digestion helps avoid piles in first place.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Piles:
Take one tsp of cumin seeds, 1 tsp of coriander seeds, and 1 tsp of fennel (saunf) seeds and boil in a cup of water. When the water is reduced to half, filter out the water and have with 1 tsp of clarified butter (ghee) with it. Do this twice a day.
Indigestion, Gastritis and Lose Motion:
The magnesium- content and oily components of cumin aid our salivary glands in accelerating the primary digestion in mouth. In the intestinal section, another compound, Thymol makes the glands secrete more enzymes and acids for the complete digestion of food. Antifungal and antimicrobial properties of cumin cure any infections in the excretory system. So a person having piles or digestion problems should include cumin in regular diet.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Lose Motion:
Have 1 cup of coconut water with 1/2 tsp of roasted cumin powder.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Gastritis:
Boil 1 liter of water with 10 grams of cumin seeds powder. After the boil, remove the vessel from the fire and let it cool down. Filter out the solution and have this instead of water. This remedy is highly effective and widely used.
Ayurvedic Remedy for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome):
Blend 1/2 cup of curd with 1 cup of water, 1/4th tsp of cumin powder and 1/4th tsp of salt and have.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Vomiting:
Have a glass of water added with 1 gram of cumin (jeera) powder, 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and a little rock salt.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Loss of Appetite:
Boil 1 liter of water with 10 grams of cumin seeds powder. After the boil, remove the vessel from the fire and let it cool down. Filter out the solution and keep having this instead of water the whole day.
Ayurvedic Remedy for Menstrual Cramps:
Have 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds along with 1 tsp of Aloe Vera juice.