BENEFITS OF CUMIN (JILAKARA / JEERA)

·        Cumin is a seed that has been used for ages. This is traditional herb known for the health benefits and medicinal uses it has for hundreds of years

·        Cumin is useful for digestive disorders and even as an antiseptic

·        The seeds themselves are rich in iron and help boost the power of liver

·        It is used to treat indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, and morning sickness

·        The seeds are boiled in water to make a tea with table spoon of seeds to one glass of water, It is then mixed with salt and a t spoon of coriander leaf juice

·        Cumin also helps relieves symptoms of common cold

·        If u have a sore throat pain try adding some dry ginger to cumin water to help soothe it

·        Due to its antiseptic properties, when applied topically, cumin is said to be a good ointment for boils, make a black cumin paste with water and apply on the affected area

·        Cumin juice makes for a great tonic for the body even when you don’t have a specific ailment, it is said to increase the heat in the body thus making metabolism more efficient

·        It is also considered to be a powerful kidney and liver herb which can help boost the immune system

·        It is also believed that black cumin seeds can treat asthma and arthritics….

·        So try to add cumin in your daily foods

·        Be healthy and smile always….


Check out the recepie, prepared using cumin,
http://prathisnewtrails.blogspot.com/2010/02/jeera-as-finger-licking-medicine.html