Chedhu Jilakara

**Product Name:** Wild Cumin Seeds

**Other Names:**
- *Telugu:* Chedu Jilakara
- *Hindi:* Kadwa Jeera

**Description:** Explore the aromatic allure of Wild Cumin Seeds, also known as Chedu Jilakara in Telugu and Kadwa Jeera in Hindi. These tiny seeds pack a punch of flavor and health benefits, making them a versatile addition to your culinary and wellness repertoire.

**Botanical Name:** Carum carvi

**Family:** Apiaceae

**Distribution:** Widely cultivated in various regions, including India and the Middle East.

**Cultivation:** Not Available

**Part(s) Used:** Seeds

**How to Use:**
- Incorporate Wild Cumin Seeds into your cooking to add a distinctive nutty and slightly bitter flavor to dishes.
- Use them whole or ground in spice blends, marinades, curries, and soups for an aromatic touch.
- Crush or toast the seeds before use to enhance their flavor profile.
- Brew them into a fragrant and digestive tea by steeping a teaspoon of seeds in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

**Benefits:**
- Supports digestion and relieves digestive discomfort.
- Acts as a carminative, reducing gas and bloating.
- Enhances the flavor and aroma of dishes.
- Contains antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Adds depth and complexity to culinary creations.

**Cautions:**
- While Wild Cumin Seeds are generally safe for consumption, excessive intake may lead to adverse effects in some individuals.
- If you have any underlying health conditions or are pregnant or nursing, consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating Wild Cumin Seeds into your diet.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain freshness and flavor.

Elevate your culinary adventures and promote digestive wellness with the exotic charm of Wild Cumin Seeds. Let their bold flavor and aromatic essence inspire your culinary creations and enhance your well-being.

The health benfits  of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, broncitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, bboiland  cancer.Many of you might remember having hated those curries and soups which had roasted or fried cumin seeds in them when you were kids, because they looked like small black insects. However, you probably liked the taste. So your mother might have removed these flavorful parts before she served you the food. That was cumin!Cumin, scientifically known as cuminum cyminum , belongs to family Apiaceae and is extensively used in culinary practices of the Indian Subcontinent and some other Asian, African and Latin American countries as a condiment or spice. Those who are of the opinion that spices are bad for one’s health should note that cumin can be beneficial for some of the most dangerous diseases, and is generally consider a boost for overall health. Let’s explore just how it benefits your health in the section below.

Digestion: Cumin is extremely good for digation and related problems . The very aroma of cumin, which comes from an aromatic organic compound called Cuminaldehyde, the main component of its essential oil, activates our salivary glands in our mouth, which facilitates the primary digestion of food. Next is thymol, a compound present in cumin, which stimulates the glands that secrete acids, bile and enzymes responsible for complete digestion of the food in the stomach and the intestines. Cumin is also Carminative, which means that it relieves from you from gas  troubles and thereby improves digestion and appetite. Due to its essential oils, magnesium and sodiumcontent, cumin promotes digestion and also gives relief for stomach-aches when taken with hot water.

Piles: The main cause behind piles (hemorrhoids) is constipation added with infections in the wound in the anal tract, which are also caused by constipation. Cumin, because of its dietary fiber content and carminative, stimulating, antifungal and antimicrobial properties, acts as a natural laxative in powdered form. These characteristics are due to the presence of essential oils comprised mainly of Cuminaldehyde and certain pyrazines. Adding cumin to your diet also helps in healing up of infections or wounds in the digestive and excretory system and speeds up digestion as well. That pretty much means that it clears up all of the symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids, so keep that it mind when you start itching!

Diabetes: Although research is still ongoing, early studies report that cumin, among a number of other spices, can have a powerful effect in preventing diabetes by reducing the chances of hypoglycemia. The animals that were tested showed a sharp decline in hypoglycemia when fed cumin seeds in their diet, and they also showed a decrease in glucosuria, which is a condition where the urine contains too much glucose, also resulting in hypoglycemia and diabetes. Human testing is ongoing, but early reports show that cumin can be a very powerful tool in the battle against diabetes!

Insomnia: This is a very peculiar property of cumin. It is a stimulant as well as a relaxant at the same time. This property cannot be attributed to a single component alone, just as cause of insomnia cannot be attributed to a single cause. However, studies show that the proper intake of vitamins(particularly B-complex) and good digestion help to induce a sound . It helps in both of these factors. Some of the components of oumin  essential oil are hypnotic in nature and have tranquilizing effects, which also help to relieve  stress and anxietythat commonly causes insomnia.

Respiratory Disorders, Asthma, Bronchitis: The presence of caffeine (the stimulating agent), and the richly aromatic essential oils (the disinfectants) make cumin an ideal anticongestive combination for those suffering from respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis. It  acts  as an expoterent, meaning that it loosens up the accumulated phlegm and mucus in the respiratory tracts and makes it easier to eliminate them from the system via sneezing or coughing up and spitting. By eliminating as much of the mucus and phlegm as possible, it can inhibit the formation of additional material and help to heal the initial condition that led to its formation in the first place.

Common Cold: The common cold is a viral infection which affects our body frequently when our immune system becomes weakened or vulnerable. Again, the essential oils present in cumin act as disinfectants and help fight viral infections which can cause the common cold. Cumin also suppresses the development of coughing in the respiratory system since it dries up the excess mucus. Cumin is rich in iron and has considerable amount of vitamin -C, which are essential for a healthy immune system and keeps infections from forming or becoming worse. vitamin -C is also a natural antioxidant, so it defends against other infections and toxins as well, further boosting the immune system.

Lactation: Cumin is rich in iron and thus very good for locating mothers as well as for women who are undergoing menses or who are pregnant, since they are more in need of iron than others. Moreover, cumin is said to help ease and increase secretion of milk in lactating women due to the presence of thymol, which tends to increase secretions from our glands, including milk, which is a secretion from the mammary glands. Also, cumin is more beneficial if taken with honey. Cumin has remarkable amount of calcium (more than 900 mg per 100 grams) which accounts for over 90% of our daily requirement of calcium. This calcium is an important constituent of milk and hence cumin is very good for lactating mothers.