Product Description
Distinct and unique with an intense odour, lingering and most effective when used sparingly
Cumin Essential Oil
Originating from Mediterranean, Egyptian and Asian areas the plant grows to about 12 inches with deep green, narrow, thread like leaves. There are tiny white or pink flowers which turn into the fruit (seed).
Characteristics
Distinct and unique with an overpowering odour, somewhat lingering and best used sparingly.
Oils to Blend with
Chamomile and Coriander… blends well with anything in very low dilution and can be used to enhance a scent… but we stress this is when used VERY sparingly.
Latin Name
Cuminum cyminum
Plant Family
Umbelliferae
Extraction Method
Steam distilled from the seed
Country of Origin
Egypt
Chemical Constituents
Cuminic (Aldehyde), Cymene, Dipentene, Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene (Terpenes).
Precautions
As with all essential oils, Naturallythinking recommend you avoid when pregnant.
Specifications
- Weight: 0.03 kg
- Blends Well With: Chamomile, Coriander
- Contraindications: Avoid During Pregnancy
- Country of Origin: Egypt
- Latin Name: Cuminum cyminum
- Traditional Physical Properties: Digestive Relief
- Part of Plant Used: Seed
- Purity: 100% Pure
- Scent: Distinct and unique with an overpowering odour, somewhat lingering and best used sparingly
- Key Benefits: DIgestive Relief
- Traditional Emotional Use: Warming
- Traditional Skin Use: Calming
- HS Code: 33012941
- HS Description: Cumin Essential Oil
- HS Country: GB
- HS Composition: Viscous liquid