Cumin

Cumin {Cuminum cyminum} 

The ayurvedic or sanskrit term for Cumin is Jeerak and it is said to balance all three doshas.

Ayurvedic Characteristics and Uses

1. Effect on doshas – Balancing for all doshas, improves digestion without aggravating Pitta
2. Taste  – pungent and bitter
3. Energetics –cooling
4. Main Action – Aids digestion and help eliminate toxins
5. Other Uses – Diuretic, Stimulant, Antispasmodic, Valuable in dyspepsia, diarrhoea, hoarseness, flatulence and colic

Modern Research

1. Helps fight cancer, Lowers blood sugar, Diabetes type 2, Osteoporosis, Food poisoning