White / Black Cumin Seed

Cumin or Zeera is an annual herb, with a smooth surface and long, slender root. The plant has aromatic seed-like fruit, oval-shaped and light yellowish-brown or black in color. Cumin seed has an aromatic odour and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment, and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and astringent. Cumin is beneficial in the treatment of piles, relieving insomnia, useful in renal colic and common cold and fevers. Its use increases the secretion of breast milk and is also valuable in amnesia or dullness of memory. White and Black Cumin seeds are available. Alfarid also offers Red Cumin Seeds locally called Asserio.