| Botanical Name | Cuminum Cyminum |
| Common Name | Cuminum Cyminum, Cumin Seeds, Jeera |
| Country of Origin | China, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Turkey |
| Solubility | soluble in water, insoluble in oil |
| Specific Gravity | Not Applicable |
| Optical Rotation | Not Applicable |
| Refrective Index | Not Applicable |
| PlantPart | Seed |
| Bland With | Angelica Root, Caraway, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile |
| CAS No | 68650-46-4 |
| Flash Point | 210° |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction |
The completely natural product is obtained by solvent extraction of ground roasted seeds of Cuminum cyminum. It is extremely powerful, green spicy, but not sharp, more of a soft and mellow scent. This oil is highly effective for digestive disorders, and colic too. It is good for exhaustion and works well in blends for this purpose.
Cumin, originally cultivated in Iran and Mediterranean region has been mentioned in the Bible. It was widely used as an ancient Roman cuisine. Further, it was introduced Americas by Spanish and Portuguese colonists. Today, it is mostly grown in Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, India, Syria, Mexico, Chile, and China.
Color : Colorless to pale yellowish green to brownish yellow liquid. ,
Aroma : Cumin Essential Oil has a characteristic spicy, penetrating scent.
Volatile oil content: 10-11% (v/w) Residual solvent: Less than 25 ppm
The oleoresins can be used as an anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, larvicidal, nervine, stimulant and as a tonic. Cumin essential oil is also useful as a warming oil that helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis. For the digestive system it is a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion. For the nervous system, Cumin essential oil is a tonic with beneficial effect on headaches, migraine pain and nervous exhaustion.
