Cumin oil

Cumin essential oil is extracted from Cuminum cyminum (also known as C. odorum) of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family.

The cumin oil has a spicy and very penetrating smell. The seeds of the plant are used to extract the oil which is mainly used in food preparations.

 

Properties

Botanical name           : Cuminum cyminum

Common Name          : C. odorum

CAS Nor                    :  8014-13-9

FEMA No                  : 2343

Plant parts used          : Seeds

Extraction method     : Steam distillation

Appearance                : A colourless or pale-yellow oily liquid

Odor                           : Spicy, Strong odor

 

Applications

Cumin is useful as a warming oil and helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis. In the digestive system, it acts as a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion.

The Cumin seed essential oil is used in a variety of food products. It is also majorly used in the preparation of mouth washes, gargle preparations, toothpaste flavors, chewing gum and in pharmaceuticals.