cumin seeds(suduru) - Siri lankawa Spices

Cumin seeds have a strong fragrance and a very distinct flavor, flavour and can be used whole or ground. together with coriander it is one of the most important ingredients in preparing curry powder.

cumin is an herb that mainly related  with Mexican and Spanish foods, but it is also widely used in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking.Cumin is a rich in Iron, Manganese, and other vitamins and minerals.


Cumin Seeds are used for many conditions such as:

• in stomach upset 
• it helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.
•  Cumin seeds stimulates menstruation,
•  to treat laryngitis.
•  Poultices of cumin are used to treat swellings of the breasts or testicles.
•  In Ayurvedic medicine cumin with ghee is smoked to relieve hiccups.
• cumin was protective against memory loss and the damaging effects of stress on the body.
• It stimulate the production of pancreatic enzymes and help digestion.
•  Because of its high antioxidant content,it might have a role in fighting cancer.
•  Cumin effective in increasing insulin sensitivity,thus beneficial for diabetics
• Cumin seeds have the anti-asthmatic properties 
• cumin extract reduced total cholesterol, triglycerides It also prevented excessive weight loss.