• Health benefits

  Cumin is thought to have many health benefits, including:

  • Digestion: Cumin can help with digestion by activating intestinal enzymes and facilitating saliva secretion. 
  • Weight loss: Some studies suggest that cumin supplements can help with weight loss. 
  • Diabetes: Cumin may help manage diabetes symptoms and effects. 
  • Anti-inflammatory: Cumin has antibacterial and anti-tumor properties. 
  • Blood sugar: Cumin essential oils can help moderate blood sugar levels. 

History

• Cumin is one of the earliest spices used by humans, with the oldest reference dating back 5,000 years. It was originally cultivated in the Mediterranean and Iran, and was used as an ingredient in mummifying Egyptian pharaohs. 

  
  Growing
• Cumin is a tropical plant that grows best in moderately cool, dry climates. It's vulnerable to frost damage and fungal diseases like Fusarium wilt and Alternaria blight