Cuminum cyminum Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

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.

Pharmacological Actions

Fruit (seeds):

  • Anti-dyspeptic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Aromatic
  • Astringent
  • Carminative
  • Condiment
  • Cooling
  • Desiccative
  • Detersive
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Stomachic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit (seeds) of Cuminum cyminum Linn. are Abdominal Pain, Phlegmatic Disorders, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Gonorrhoea, Hoarseness of Voice, Chronic Diarrhoea, Alimentary Canal Irritation, Stomach Troubles.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cuminum cyminum Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Fruit (seeds) of Cuminum cyminum Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order warm, 3rd Order Dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    ANTI FATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    FAULADI TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    GESTOFILL (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    GESTOFILL (TAB)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    GESTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    GESTOPAN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH KAMOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    RENEXQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SAFOOF-E- TABKHIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Fruit (seeds)3.000g - 5.000g

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Egypt, India, Malta, Mogadore, Sicily, Spain.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cuminum cyminum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

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

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cuminum cyminum Linn.. (work in progress)