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Cuminum cyminum Linn.

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.

Warning: Its continous use may cause emaciation.It is described as harmful for lungs following long term use or large doses.

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

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

PartDoseInstructions
Fruit (seeds)3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

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)