Amazing Benefits Of Cumin

Ayurveda holds this spice in high regards and uses it for treating a host of health disorders including burning of excess fat.Besides its culinary uses, this aromatic spice is known for its medicinal properties since ancient times. Being an excellent source of iron, it aids in digestion, boosts the immune system and has anti-carcinogenic properties.

Black cumin seeds contain about 100 chemical compounds including vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and fatty acids. They are known for their healing qualities. The Islam culture believes that these can heal any type of disease except death while in Bible they are referred to as the curative black seeds. Thus, this spice has a rich history and was particularly favored by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. In ancient times, it was even used as a method for payment of taxes and debts.

Skin Benefits Of Cumin:

As stated earlier, this aromatic spice is renowned for its medicinal value and health benefits. Hence, it can be beneficial to your skin as well. Some of the cumin or jeera benefits in skincare are as follows.

1. Treatment of Boils:

Boils are outlet for the elimination of toxic substances and foreign matters such as microbes etc. Occurrence of boils indicates the accumulation of toxic substances in the body. Regular usage of cumin in your food helps in keeping your skin free from boils, rashes, pimples etc. This is because it has components such as Cuminaldehyde , Thymol and phosphorus which are good detoxifying agents. They help in facilitating regular removal of toxins from the body through the excretory system and not through boils.

If you are suffering from acne or boils, you can try applying vinegar with ground cumin seeds.

2. Treatment of Skin Disorders:

Cumin has a high content of vitamin E which keeps your skin healthy and glowing. Besides, the essential oils, cumin have disinfectant and anti-fungal properties which protect your skin from fungal and microbial infections. Topical application of cumin paste on boils, pimples, eczema, psoriasis and other skin disorders facilitates quick healing . A dash of ground cumin powder can also be added to your face pack to treat skin issues. Cumin is also a good source of dietary fiber which helps in the cleaning process and removes toxins.

3. Anti-Ageing Benefits:

Vitamin E present in cumin triggers the anti-ageing processes within the body, thus preventing pre -mature ageing symptoms. It acts as an antioxidant to combat the free radicals that attack the skin and cause signs of ageing like wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin. This combination of antioxidant effect and antibacterial capacity of cumin provides you with a healthy, beautiful skin that lasts far into your old age .

4. Cures Itchiness and Body Heat:

If you are suffering from body heat and skin itchiness, you can put some cumin seeds in boiled water. Once it is cooled, take a bath with that water .

5. Treatment of Burning Sensation:

Drinking cumin water can relieve the burning sensation of the palms and the soles .

• All you need to do is add one teaspoon of cumin seeds to 4 litres of water and boil.
• Remove it from the heat and keep it covered.
• You can drink this water whenever you feel thirsty as well as after your meals.
• It is advisable to drink it warm in order to reap greater benefits.

6. Cumin Face Pack for Glowing Skin:

You can prepare a face pack by mixing finely ground turmeric and cumin in the ratio 3: 1.

• In order to prepare a peel off face mask, you can use honey instead of water to mix both the ingredients.
• Apply this on your face and wait till it dries up.
• Wash off.
• This will make your skin smooth and glowing.
• Honey can soothe the inflamed tissue and prevents the spices from becoming too dry.
• If you have sunburns or acne prone or blotchy skin, you can mix plain organic yoghurt with the spices.
• Apply some jojoba oil after washing off your face.

Hair Benefits of Cumin:

Our hair is composed of many nutrients such as protein, fat, water and carbohydrates. These nutrients are required to enable proper growth of hair. Black cumin contains more than 100 nutrients and vitamins to replenish your hair, thus providing you with a healthy mane. Benefits of cumin for hair are surplus, let’s have a look at few of them:

7. Treatment of Hair Loss:

Nigella sativa or black cumin is known to combat thinning of hair, baldness and falling hair .

• You can mix equal quantities of black cumin oil and olive oil.
• After a bath, apply this on your hair or on the bald portion of your head.
• This will promote hair growth as well as treat hair loss.
• You can also consume black cumin oil in the form of capsules for a few months.

8. Long and Shiny Hair:

Black cumin seeds can provide you with those long and lustrous tresses.

• For this purpose, boil 1.5 tablespoons of black cumin seeds in ¾ cup of water for 10 minutes.
• When the mixture cools down, use a strainer to separate the seeds from the water.
• Add a raw egg yolk to the black cumin water and mix well to get a homogeneous creamy solution.
• If you want, you can add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture.
• Massage it on your scalp and allow it to stay for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Wash off with water.
• This should be done every week or every alternate week for best results.

9. Treatment of Dandruff:

Oil extract from cumin is a great stimulant, carminative, antioxidant and diuretic. It is often used for massage in aromatherapy and scalp treatments to get rid of dandruff .

Health Benefits Of Cumin:

Let’s have a look at the health benefits of cumin seeds:

10. For Blood Levels:

Cumin helps to lower blood sugar levels and thus helps in maintaining proper blood content levels in the body. This is a great boon for people suffering from Diabetes .

11. For Iron:

Cumin seeds are very rich in iron, which makes it an essential natural health ingredient. This iron content helps to treat anaemia, makes blood rich in haemoglobin content and also helps in acting as a carrier of oxygen to the cells in the body .

12. Fights Asthma:

Cumin seeds contain Thymoquinone, which reduces inflammatory processes and other mediators that cause asthma. They also act as a bronchodilator .

13. Immunity:

This is achieved by its anti-oxidant characteristics that fight against impurities and free radicals . This helps in making the body’s immunity better in combating diseases.

14. Anaemia:

Cumin seeds are rich in iron which is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin in the blood. This in turn is required for the transportation of oxygen in the body. Consuming cumin seeds will keep one protected from anaemia .

15. Menstrual Cycle:

Cumin is healthy for women of all age groups and is known to influence a healthy menstrual cycle .

16. Cancer:

Cumin is helpful in treating colon and breast cancer. The seeds contain thymoquinone, dithymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and thymol which are anti-carcinogenic agents .

17. Cold and Respiration:

Cumin is rich in Vitamin C and has anti-fungal properties. These help to cure cold and other respiratory problems. Cumin seeds are also suggested for kidney health .

18. Metabolism:

Good metabolism process helps to keep all the other body processes in check. Iron present in cumin helps to properly maintain our metabolic activity.

19. Digestion:

Enzymes present in cumin help to breakdown foods and thus aid in digestion
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Copper can destroy virus and bacteria. It is interesting that Ayurveda knew this, when bacteria were unknown to science. Ayurveda recommends storing water in copper vessels. Ancient Egyptians used copper vessels to keep water fresh. Even today, management of Shiva temple at Rameshwaram uses large sized copper vessels to store water brought from river Ganges to offer to Lord Shiva. Water, stored this, stays fresh for years together. According to scientists, copper vessel can be the answer to kill the E.coli bacteria which causes food poisoning.

British scientists are carrying out research on copper and concluded that copper ions kill these harmful bacteria, a capability not found in any other metals including gold. It is interesting to see that a research group found that Coli 157 bacteria can live happily in stainless steel vessels for months together, while copper vessel at room temperature can kill them in just 4 hours. At 20 deg. C. , in the stainless steel vessel, those bacteria live for 34 days, while in brass vessel for just 4 days.

Thus if one uses copper vessels for storing water in factories, shops, hospitals, restaurants, we can get rid of the risk of these food poisoning bacteria. Though stainless steel is much used for its shine and cleanliness, the copper is more useful material for vessels.

Copper and fertility
The advantage of drinking copper water was pointed out by a researcher, while speaking on fertility, conception and family planning. In his own words, " If you want to conceive, try having the man take mega doses of Vitamin C for a few weeks prior. At least 6,000 mg per day and as much as 20,000 mg/ day guarantees very high sperm production. Divide the dose throughout the day for maximum effect. And that effect is - more sperm, stronger sperm and better swimming sperm all occurred, at even lower daily vitamin C doses.

Copper must be balanced with zinc and a high dose of zinc can produce copper deficiency, and sometimes a copper deficiency anemia which can be easily corrected. Many older house still have copper water pipes in their homes. Drink a glass or two of cold water first out of the tap every morning and you'll get copper. Consuming more raisins and other copper-high foods is an excellent way of getting a natural dose. You can also take a multiple vitamin tablet that has copper in it. Or you can simply buy a copper metal cup, fill it with cold water at bedtime, and drink it first thing the next morning, just like the ancient Indians did in the past. It is also seen that copper water becomes ' sharp' and gets readily absorbed by our body, reaches cells in about 45 minutes. Hence, it is generally recommended that after drinking water in the morning, one should give a gap of 45 minutes before consuming tea or coffee. Copper water is also recommended to people suffering from vitiligo, where it helps formation or melanin.

However, just like anything else, excess copper in the body can be detrimental to health as well. Pregnant and lactating mothers should limit their consumption of copper and an adult should not take a dose of more than 10 mg daily if consuming in a tablet form.

After starting on copper water, many do not need cold water to satisfy the thirst. With yoga, pranayama and other breathing techniques, senses become so sharp that taste and quality of water can be sensed adequately. Though copper water is slightly ionic, it does not cause gastric acidity to increase. On the other hand, due to increased 'agni' and digestion, acidity reduces.

Ancient Indians used to throw copper coins in rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. Today's generation, without thinking of the meaning behind this act, are ignorantly throwing nickel, aluminum coins into rivers, which is of nu use and in fact detrimental to the environment.

The idea behind throwing coins into water is not about blind faith of river worship, but to kill the harmful bacteria in water with copper coins used in the past and this purified water would be useful to fish and other living beings within the water and the humans and animals drinking it would remain healthy.

Some countries like U.S.A. still use copper to make pennies which can also be thoroughly washed first and dipped in a vessel containing water overnight to purify it naturally.

For excess heat in the body.
Due to mars in their horoscope, if one suffers from excess body heat, it is advised to wear a copper bangle/ bracelet on active hand's wrist.
This helps them balance the body temperature as they start sweating during the day and green layer, similar to copper-carbonate or washable forms on the skin where copper bracelet touches it. They should also drink copper vessel stored water everyday.

Other health benefits of water stored in copper vessels
1) Copper is known for its property of synthesizing phospholipids which help in formation of nerve coating, myelin. This prevents from seizures to occur and acts as brain stimulant.
2) Copper is known antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic agent which helps in slowing down the ageing process by preventing cell damage. It is also used in treatment of cancer these days.
3) Positively charged water regulates the thyroid gland functioning.
4) Copper water- ionic electrolyte, helps maintain balance of acid-alkaline,pH balance, in the body. This also helps regulate body fat.
5) Copper helps in the production of melanin in the body. This prevents white patches- leucoderma / vitiligo, sun burns, premature graying of hair, freckles etc.
6) Ayurveda suggests usage of copper water to prevent and cure arthritis.
7) Internal wounds, ulcers, piles, skin diseases, respiratory disorders, rheumatism can be cured with copper water.

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