Cumin

Cuminum cyminum, Cumin, Jira, Jeera, Zira, Zeera

Botanical Name : Cuminum cyminum

English Name : Cumin

Hindi Name : Jira, Jeera, Zira, Zeera

Sanskrit Name : Jirak

French Name : Cumin

German Name : Romischer Kummel

Description

Cumin is a native of Mediterranean but it is cultivated in many countries of the world. Major Cumin producing countries are India, China, Mexico, Iran and other tropical countries.

Cumin is a plant of Apiaceae family. This is a small strong smelling annual herb. The leaves are twice or thrice 3-partite. The flowers are yellowish white and rose colour in large compound umbels. The fruit is cylindrical with narrow tips. The colour of the fruit is brown. The fruit has very delicate aromatic flavour.

Usage

Cumin is used in cooking for fragrance and medicinal values in preparing spicy dishes. The essential oil derived from the fruits, is used in cosmetic industry. The fruit is useful in treating dysentery. It is carminative and good tonic.

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