Cuminum cyminum Linn.
Cuminum cyminum Linn. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Kammun, Kamon Abyaz.
The English name for this herb is Cumin.
The Urdu names for this herb are Jeero, Safaid Zira, Zirah Safaid.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are Anti-dyspeptic, Anti-phlegmatic, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Condiment, Cooling , Desiccative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are Abdominal Pain, Phlegmatic Disorders, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Gonorrhoea, Hoarseness of Voice, Chronic Diarrhoea, Alimentary Canal Irritation, Stomach Troubles.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order warm , 3rd Order Dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit (seeds) | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ANTI FATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- FAULADI TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- GESTOFILL (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GESTOFILL (TAB)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GESTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GESTOPAN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH KAMOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- RENEXQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SAFOOF-E- TABKHIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Cuminum cyminum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Hazim, Arq Zira, Hab Ashkhar, Hab Musaffi Khun, HAb Pachlauna, Hab Tursh Mushtahi, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Mastagi , Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Sohag Sonth, Safuf Andari Julab, Safuf Chutki, Safuf Hazim, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin, Sunun Kalan.
Substitutes
No information regarding Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are Cumene, Cumic Alcohol, Cuminin, Gum, Lipids, Malates, Mucilage, Proteins, Resins.
The active constituents of Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Oil(seeds) are Cuminol, Cymene, Limonene, Moslene, Paraffin, Phellandrene, Tannic Acid, Terpineol.
Antidotes
No information regarding Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cuminum cyminum Linn.. (work in progress)