Cumin

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Cuminum Cyminum - Turkey

 

Appears to be an anti-oxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and a thyroid stimulant. Helps with asthma, bronchial spasms, spasmodic coughs, muscle pain, osteo-arthritis, and rheumatism. Beneficial for accumulation of fluid or toxins, poor circulation, lymphatic congestion, mumps, glandular swelling (testicular), colic, colitis, indigestion, spasms, and constipation. Useful in hepatitis, increases thyroid function, aids hypo-thyroidism, frigidity, and impotence (said to increase desire and fertility in males), eases testicular inflammation, normalizes menstrual cycle, and increases lactation. Used for debility, migraine, nervous exhaustion, tiredness, insomnia, and lethargy. Could possibly be phototoxic so avoid the direct sun on the areas where the oil is applied.