SpiceCumin
Limited clinical evidence supports most uses, with some moderate evidence for improved lipid profiles and biological activities.
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- hypoglycemic
- lipid-lowering
- digestive stimulant
- carminative
- antispasmodic
- potential anti-cancer effects.
Key compounds
Cuminaldehydebeta-pinenegamma-terpinenep-cymeneflavonoidsterpenesphenolsfatty oilproteincellulosesugarminerals
May help with
- Traditionally used for dyspepsia
- jaundice
- diarrhea
- flatulence
- indigestion
- toothaches
- epilepsy
- and as a poultice or suppository.
Best for these goals
Antioxidantanti-inflammatoryhypoglycemiclipid-loweringdigestive stimulantcarminativeantispasmodicpotential anti-cancer effects.
How to use it
Powder, essential oil, spice, flavoring agent
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Cumin oil may have photosensitizing effects. Safety in pregnancy, lactation, and children under 2 is lacking. Contraindications not identified. | Interactions: May cause hypoglycemia in diabetics on medication; may enhance rifampin levels; generally recognized as safe as a spice.
Build a recipe with Cumin →More in Spice