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Cumin, as well as the caraway oil extracted from its fruit, is best known as a remedy for colic in babies. However, this spice also has other healing properties. The cumin fruit will help with gas and other digestive ailments, as well as sinusitis. In turn, caraway oil massaged into the skin will help remove cellulite. Check what other properties of cumin.

Cuminis a plant valued for itshealing propertiesof its fruit. They have the form of elongated splits that resemble the fruits of Roman cumin. However, caraway ( Carum carviL.) and cumin (cumin,Cuminum cyminumL.) are quite different plants. Roman cumin comes from the Mediterranean region and does not occur in Poland. In turn, common caraway grows in our country commonly in meadows, roads and pastures. In natural medicinethe use ofhas been used not only by the fruits of this plant, but also bycaraway oil obtained from them.

Cumin for gas and other digestive ailments

Cumin has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the stomach, intestines, bile ducts, and also regulates the flow of bile and pancreatic juice to the duodenum. So, caraway helps with many digestive ailments, such as flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, slight constipation or lack of appetite. Cumin is recommended especially for elderly people who have problems with bile secretion and flow disorders, struggling with intestinal atony and vegetative neurosis. It is believed that cumin may also alleviate the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.

In case of stomach problems, you can prepare an infusion of caraway seeds. 1 teaspoon of ground fruit is poured with 250 ml of boiling water and set aside for 15 minutes, covered. After straining, the infusion should be drunk three times a day. Eating a teaspoon of ground cumin mixed with marjoram and washing it down with water will have similar effects.

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Nutritional value of cumin (in 100 g / one teaspoon - 2.1 g)Energy value - 333/7 kcal Total protein - 19.77 / 0.42 g Fat - 14.59 / 0.31 g Carbohydrates - 49.90 g / 1.05 (including simple sugars 0.64 / 0.01) Fiber - 38.0 / 0.8 gVitaminsVitamin C - 21.0 / 0.4 Thiamine - 0.383 / 0.008mg Riboflavin - 0.379 / 0.008 mg Niacin - 3.606 / 0.076 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.360 / 0.008 mg Folic acid - 10/0 µg Vitamin A - 363/8 IU Vitamin E - 2.50 / 0.05 mgMineralsCalcium - 689 / 14 mg Iron - 16.23 / 0.34 mg Magnesium - 258/5 mg Phosphorus - 568/12 mg Potassium - 1351/28 mg Sodium - 17/0 mg Zinc - 5.50 / 0.12 mg

Fatty acids

saturated - 0.620 / 0.013 g monounsaturated - 7.125 / 0.150 g polyunsaturated - 3.272 / 0.069 gData Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Cumin for baby colic

Cumin teais a proven way tocolic in babies . Cumin will relieve abdominal smooth muscle spasms that cause paroxysmal abdominal pain in children. So, if your child starts crying suddenly and loudly, has a tense belly, flexes, curls his legs, and hugging the baby only helps for a moment, you can reach for a cumin tea.

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Recipe for baby caraway syrup to aid digestion

Blend 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds in a glass of hot water, leave covered for 20-30 minutes, then strain. Add sugar or honey to taste. The syrup can be given to the youngest, 1 teaspoon, several times a day, after eating.

Cumin decoction for lactation?

Natural medicine uses cumin and the remaining caraway straw after threshing to increase lactation in nursing mothers. However, there is no conclusive evidence that drinking caraway decoction stimulates lactation or improves food quality.

Cumin with butter on the bay

Modern phytotherapy recommends cumin in combination with butter for sinusitis. So if you get a headache, which intensifies when you suddenly change the position of the head, when leaning forward, lying down or coughing, you can reach for cumin. It is enough to toast 100 g of caraway seeds in a dry frying pan, and when they cool, add 200 g of clarified butter and mix. Such a mixture should be consumed every day for 1-2 teaspoons. You can also wrap a tablespoon of raw whole caraway seeds in a thin cotton cloth. You need to put the bag to your nose and inhale it even several times a day for several to several minutes.

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Cumin - diuretic properties

In traditional Moroccan medicine, a decoction of ripe caraway fruits is used to increase the volume of urine excreted. Modern scientists say that cumin has potential diuretic properties similar to furosemide (a popular diuretic), but more research is needed in this direction.

Cumin oil for scabies and cellulite

Cumin oil is used externally in cases of superficial bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections (scabies). In addition, it supports the removal of cellulite. Cumin oil can also be used for an analgesic massage. It is enough to mix 3-5 drops of the oil with a teaspoon of base oil and massage the sore spots. It is worth knowing that caraway oil is also used as an additive to soaps, disinfectants, cosmetic creams, toothpastes and perfumes.

Cumin - use in the kitchen

Cumin fruit is used as a spice in bread, salads, soups, some types of cheese and liqueurs. Cumin goes perfectly with fatty meats, especially pork, lamb and venison. In addition, it gives goose and ducks a unique flavor. It is also an irreplaceable ingredient of bigos and other cabbage-based dishes. Ground is part of spice mixtures.

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Caraway Wine Recipe

Mix the caraway fruit and anise or fennel fruit together with peppermint leaves, chamomile flowers and thyme herb. Then pour 3 tablespoons of herbs into a bottle of dry white wine and macerate for 2 weeks, shaking frequently. After this time, strain and drink a small glass 2-3 times a day in case of flatulence and digestive disorders.

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