Cumin (zeera)/Carom (Ajwain) seeds are both used for cooking and have the following health benefits.
- They possess many medicinal properties and are used in medicines.
- They are a good source of iron and keeps the immune system healthy.
- Water boiled with cumin seeds is good for coping with dysentery.
- Cumin (also known as Caraway) oil is specially used to remove flatulence.
- Also, a cup of tea made from caraway (cumin) seeds taken thrice a day after a meal will give flatulence relief.
- The tea is prepared by adding a tsp of caraway seed in 1.5 – 2 litres of boiling water and allows simmering on slow fire for 15 min. Strain and sip hot to get the best of results.
- Carom (Ajwain) is mucous clearing and beneficial in treating respiratory diseases.
- A mix of the seed and buttermilk is effective for relieving difficult expectoration caused by dry phlegm.
- A hot fomentation with the seeds is a popular household remedy for asthma.
- Carom is good for muscular pains the seeds should be fried in coconut oil and should be massaged as a liniment in treating this condition.
- Carom shouldn’t be used in excess as it can cause dryness of fluid and damage your eyes.
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