Cumin Essential Oil
Cumin has a soft, warm, spicy aroma. Cumin is both digestive and stimulant and helps with poor circulation.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Cuninum Cyminum |
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Plant family |
Apiaceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the Seeds |
This Essential Oil is a pale yellow or greenish liquid with a warm, soft, spicy-musky scent.
Cumin a small, delicate, annual herb about 50cm high with a slender stem, dark green feather-like leaves and small pink or white flowers followed by oblong seeds. Native to Egypt but cultivated in the Meditteranean regions, including, Spain, France and Morocco. The oil is mainly produced in India, Spain and France. It is closely related to Coriander in which it shares various properties. This plant is used for flavouring many foods and drinks especially meat products and condiments.
Suitable for : All skin