Cumin Oil

Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum

Main constituents:

Cuminic aldehyde: 31.45%

Country of origin: India

Product description:

For more than 4000 years, Cumin has been used in culinary applications as a spice. At one time, it also had pecuniary applications and was often used for the repayment of debts and taxes and as a payment for employees. Today, Cumin remains a popular spice in the cuisines of India, the West Indies, and in Central and South America.

When steam distilled, the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum botanical yield Cumin Essential Oil, which has a thin consistency and a color than ranges from greenish yellow to brown. Its warm spicy, musky, and slightly nutty aroma is reputed to help balance negative emotions and better manage feelings of stress and anxiety.

Cumin Oil's has a warming and calming influence on the skin that is helps to relax when used in massage applications. A purifying oil, Cumin is reputed to be cleansing for the skin and to support the body's natural detoxification processes. It is further believed to help maintain healthy appetite, metabolism and circulation, to discourage water retention and to help manage feelings of discomfort associated with menstruation. Used cosmetically, Cumin Essential Oil is known to help reduce the appearance of acne, cellulite and wrinkles.

Quick and easy recipes:

Massage blend: For a warming massage blend that is ideal for use on cold days, simply dilute 1-2 drops of Cumin Essential Oil in a Carrier Oil, such as Coconut or Avocado, and apply it to preferred areas of skin.

Diffuser blend: For an aromatherapy experience that is reputed to boost mood, add 3-4 drops of Cumin Essential Oil to a diffuser of personal preference.

Bath blend: For a soothing bath blend that is believed to help refresh muscles, support emotional balance, and stimulate feelings of mental invigoration, first combine 1 cup each of Sea Salts and Epsom Salts in a glass bowl. To this, add ¼ cup of Baking Soda and 60 ml of 1-2 preferred Carrier Oils. Next, add 5-10 drops of Cumin Essential Oil. Thoroughly combine all the ingredients, then spoon ¼ -1 cup of the bath blend into a full bathtub of warm water. Before entering the bath, ensure that the salts have completely dissolved. This recipe is also believed to improve the appearance of the skin - especially areas afflicted with acne.

Caution:

This product is for external use only. Use well diluted. For topical application, a skin test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant or on medication, consult a health-care practitioner before using.