Description

Cumin Essential oil Botanical Name Cuminum Cyminum, extract from seeds by steam distillation, which is colorless initially but yellows with age. The aroma is slightly bitter, musky and aromatic, with a slight resemblance to aniseed. Cumin Oil is another of the spices which has been used since antiquity. Both the Egyptians and the Hebrews used large quantities for flavoring food as a digestive aid.

Cumin Essential oil Benefit Cumin is a good aperitif, a digestive aid and carminative. The essential oil is a digestive, stimulant and tonic, and helpful when the digestion is sluggish. It is antispasmodic and using it for gentle massage of the abdomen will relieve griping pains caused by flatulence and diarrhea. Cumin is also a more general tonic and stimulant, acting particularly on the heart and nervous system.

Compatible Essential oil Cumin oil blends well with Angelica, Caraway, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile, and essential oils with an oriental flavour. The note is Middle.

Botanical Properties The chief chemical constituents are cuminol, varying from about 35-50%, with cymene, pinene and terpineol.

100% Pure Natural Purity natural aromatherapy therapeutic quality Cumin Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : Cumin has photo-toxic properties and direct sunlight should be avoided after any application. It should also be avoided if pregnant and by those with sensitive skin.

Notes : The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.