From Tomb To Table: Cumin's Health Benefit's Rediscovered

'Traded along spice routes separating ancient cultures by vast distances, spices like cumin were once worth their weight in gold. Has modern science now revealed why, beyond their remarkable aesthetic value, they were so highly prized?

Many spices are perfectly happy living a charmed life as seasonings, peppering things generously with flavor, and without ever arousing the suspicion that they may be capable of profound acts of healing, as well.

Meet cumin, a member of the parsley family, which is to say from a well-known family of healers native to the central Mediterranean region (southern Italy, Algeria and Tunisia).'

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Black Cumin Seeds

 

'Nigella sativa is one the
most revered medicinal seeds in history. The best seeds come from
Egypt where they grow under almost perfect conditions in oases
where they are watered until the seed pods form. Black cumin seeds
were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Though black cumin seeds
are mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet
Mohammed, they were not carefully researched until about forty
years ago. Since this time, more than 200 studies have been conducted
in universities.'



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'According to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad described black seed as a
cure for every disease except death. The great physician Ibn Sina
(980–1037), better known as Avicenna, stated that black seed works as an
expectorant, stimulates the body’s energy and helps overcome fatigue
and dispiritedness.' 



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The Health Benefits of Cumin

From Preventdisease.com

'Cumin is a seed that has been used since antiquity. This traditional herb is known for its health benefits and medicinal uses 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 the liver.

It is used to treat indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea and morning sickness. The seeds are boiled in water to make a tea with one teaspoon of seeds to one glass water. It is then mixed with salt and a teaspoon of coriander leaf juice.

Cumin also helps relieve symptoms of common cold. If you have a sore throat, 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 by grinding seeds with water and apply to the affected area.

Cumin juice makes for a great tonic for the body even if 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’s also believed that black cumin seeds can treat asthma and arthritis.'

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