Cumin Cuminum cyminum

Cumin Cuminum cyminum

Steam distilled crushed seeds.  It is used with respiratory issues for asthma, bronchial spasm and spasmodic coughs. Used diluted in a massage blend for muscle pain, poor circulation and even lymph congestion. Its main uses are for the digestive system, colic, flatulence, indigestion. It may stimulate appetite. Cautions: Phototoxic- do not expose skin to sunlight or sunbeams for 12 hours after use. Limit to 0.4% on the skin. Avoid in pregnancy, with babies and children.  May irritate sensitive skin.