Cumin has been known as a spice since biblical times and has been used throughout history as a means of barter and exchange;  cumin is a warming  and anti-inflammatory oil which can be used to help relieve muscular pains and the pains of osteoarthritis;  has been used as a stimulant for the digestive system in relieving colic, flatulence, bloating and indigestion; is considered an excellent nervous system tonic and is often employed to relieve headaches, migraines and to relieve nervous exhaustion;  said to be useful with asthma, bronchial spasms, and spasmodic coughs;  being a warming and stimulating oil, it is considered beneficial for ridding the body of accumulated fluid and toxins and for increasing circulation and lymph drainage;  there are strong indications that it acts as a thyroid stimulant  

Ingredient In: ^LeEndo Relief, ^LeStefanie

Therapeutic Properties: anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti parasitic, aphrodisiac, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue (aids menstrual regularity and relieves cramping)

Aromatic:  has a very strong aroma but is quite nice diffused sparingly for short periods periods of time

Contra-indications:   has an over-powering smell and is very strong; certainly and oil that I appreciate in a blend but use rarely and sparingly by itself; avoid if you skin is sensitive or if you are pregnant, except in blends where it is only a small percent of the blend and its concentration would be greatly diluted.