Cumin
Healing essence of cumin Anticancer Cumin is a seed-derived spice native to the eastern Mediterranean has a millennia-long and diverse history of use by humans. In ancient Egypt, cumin was added to food as a condiment and used in the mummification of the dead. The Romans and ancient Greeks likewise used it in cooking and also for cosmetic purposes, and it is mentioned in the Bible as a form of payment. Today this spice is an important component of a variety of cuisines, including Middle Eastern, Indian, North African and South American. From a traditional medical perspective, it has been used both as an analgesic and to treat indigestion. Although the scientific research into the medicinal properties of this spice is limited, cumin contains a number of effective antioxidants, some of which have been well researched, and early studies show promising anticancer and anti-inflammatory characteristics. Medicinal PropertiesCancer and antioxidant effectsCumin has been shown to have strong anti-tumourigenic properties and, although the mechanisms underlying this effect are not yet clear, they are in all likelihood due to the presence of the antioxidants and other anticancer compounds, such as limonene, that occur in this spice.In addition to their direct antioxidant action, some of the compounds found in this spice have been shown to act synergistically to enhance the activities of two of the body’s own antioxidants, superoxide dismutase and catalase. Anti-inflammatory propertiesCumin’s traditional use as a pain killer has been borne out by contemporary research that has shown it to be very effective in treating painful inflammatory conditions.It works as an anti-inflammatory analgesic not only when taken orally but gives relief when applied topically over painful, inflamed tissue. Spice supplementVitaSpice capsules contain cumin and 20 other important medicinal spicesImportant phytonutrientsAntioxidants: Eugenol, gamma-terpinene, luteolin, myrcene, terpinoleneOthers: Bornyl-acetate, carophyllene, carveol, cineole, dipentene, farnesol, limonene, pinenes, terpenes
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