Cumin (Jeera)

Drinking water in which cumin seeds have been added is very good for flatulence, dyspepsia, diarrhoea and cold. Cumin seed water mixed with 2 tsps of honey, helps to get rid of amnesia.

• Diabetes:
  Take 1/2 tsp of crushed cumin seeds with water twice daily.
• Constipation/ Indigestion:
  Powder equal quantities of cumin seeds, black pepper, dried ginger and dried curry leaves. Add a little salt to taste. Saute this mixture in hot ghee/ margarine and eat with steamed rice.
• Gas/ Nausea:
  Boil equal quantities of cumin seeds, black pepper and ginger in some water. Drink thrice a day for a few days.
• Heaviness in stomach/ Indigestion:
  Mix 1/4 tsp of powdered cumin seeds and black pepper in a glass of buttermilk. Drink daily.
• Fatigue:
  Mix 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper and yellow lentils. Boil in water and drink with salt to taste.
• Insomnia:
  Powder roasted cumin seeds with a mashed ripe banana. Eat after dinner regularly.