Cumin

Cumin (Jira):-

Botanical Name:- Cuminum cyminum 

Family:- Umbelliferae or Apiaceae

Economic Importance:-

> Cumin plants are attractive annual herbs with small pinkish flowers.

> Fruits are elongated, oval and light brown or light yellow coloured.

> Fruits are used as an essential flavouring material in curries, soups, cakes, pickles, etc.

> Oil from its fruits is used in perfumery and also for flavouring beverages.

> Being a native of Mediterranean region, cumin is now grown on a large scale in Southern Europe and India. In India, it is cultivated largely in Punjab and U.P.

> It is used medicinally as stomachic, carminative and stimulant.