Medicinal benefits of Jeera | Fusion - WeRIndia

Jeera or cumin seeds are very common in Indian cuisine. It is added in many recipes to improve the taste. Taste is not the only thing cumin can give. Consuming cumin can result in a lot of several health benefits. Even in Ayurveda, Jeera is considered very healthy and used in many medicines. Here are some health benefits of Jeera.

Water boiled with cumin seeds can increase milk for breast-feeding mothers. It can also reduce irritation in the uterus. Gargling with this water can also improve oral hygiene. It can even treat mouth ulcers and freshen breath.The water can also help with bleeding gums.

A mixture of jeera powder and honey reduces pain in colon and is useful for treating diarrhea. It can even help with heartburn.

Mix some ginger juice with roasted cumin seeds and a pinch of salt. Eat of spoon of this mixture combined with a glass of buttermilk to get relief from problems with piles.

Jeera can also help in curing nausea, morning sickness and atonic dyspepsia. Boil cumin seeds in a glass of water and add salt and coriander leaf juice to it. This mixture should be consumed fresh.

A mixture of jeera powder and pomegranate juice can help with irritable bowel syndrome.

Cumin seeds are also known for anti-carcinogenic properties. They can reduce the risk of getting cancer.

Cumin is also good with antiseptic. Many herbal medicines suggest usage of cumin to get relief from symptoms of common cold.

Tea made by boiling water with cumin seeds and fresh ginger can provide relief from common cold.

Cumin seeds are known to increase body heat. This can improve the metabolism of body. Improved metabolism is helpful in weight loss.

Consuming cumin can also improve the immune system of the body and increase the strength of kidney and liver.

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