Latin Name : Cuminum CyminumPart Of Plant Used : SeedsSource : EgyptExtraction Method : Steam Distillation The essential oil of cumin is extracted from its dried and crushed seeds through a process of steam distillation. Cumin is quite popular as a spice all over the world, and it hardly needs any introduction. Cumin Essential Oil has strong antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It was found to be very effective against bacteria such as microorganisms like E. coli., S. aureus, S. faecalis. It can treat internal bacterial infections like those in the colon, stomach, intestines and urinary tract, as well as external infections on the skin.
