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Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Culinary Spice, Digestive

Cumin is a classic digestive spice traditionally used for gas, bloating, and sluggish digestion. It’s one of the simplest 'feel better after eating' herbs.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for gas and digestion (educational use).
Warming spice used in stomach comfort routines.
Common kitchen tool for bloating support traditions.

Common Issues It May Help With

Gas and bloating routines (traditional use).
Indigestion routines (traditional use).
Sluggish digestion routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Food: daily use in meals.
Tea: simmer crushed seeds briefly.
Blend: pairs well with fennel and ginger.

Taste / Notes

Warm, earthy, slightly smoky.

Evidence Level

Mostly traditional culinary evidence; some research interest in digestion.

Cautions

Generally safe in culinary use.

Interactions

No major known interactions in typical use.

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