CUMIN SEEDS

Cumin seeds are also known as jeera in Hindi and Marathi. It is known as jeerak in Ayurveda, the word jeerak indicates its ability to improve your digestive power. The botanical name of cumin is Cuminum cyminum Linn and it belongs to the Umbelliferae family.
In Ayurveda, jeera has a very crucial role specifically in disorders related to your digestion. The cumin seeds have a tendency to increase pitta dosha and balance Vata and Kapha dosha. It has ushna potency.















At some point and time in life, most of us have experienced a bad stomach or some discomfort in the abdomen which is not normal. This is what we call “indigestion”. From mild digestive discomfort to more severe problems, indigestion has many causes. Commonly the reasons for indigestion or poor gut health can be very simple like diet or lifestyle-related and can be easily rectified. Sometimes, however, it may not be just simple indigestion, but a more severe problem that requires medical attention.











