Medicinal Properties of Cumin
Cumin, a flavorful spice, is valued as a medicinal herb. For thousands of years, herbal (Ayurvedic) practitioners have used Cumin dry seeds and Cumin in powdered form to treat a wide variety of ailments. Cumin is a powerful cancer-preventing herb. Study has revealed that Cumin may slow the growth of breast and colon cancer cells. Cumin appears to act against cancer via its strong radical scavenging activity. Cumin also has detoxifying and chemo-preventive properties and accelerates secretion of detoxifying and anti-carcinogenic enzymes from the glands. Packed with anti-oxidants like vitamin-C and vitamin-A, it is particularly good remedy for breast and colon cancer. Cumin kindles the gastric fire and …