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| Aroma |
A very potent, warm, and earthy-spicy aroma. It is distinctly pungent and "leathery" with a sharp, slightly bitter top note and a deep, musky undertone. It carries a "human" warmth—often described as intimate or "animalic"—that provides a rugged, savory depth to blends. |
| Category |
Spicy | Herbaceous |
| Note |
Top- Middle |
| Intensity |
5/6 |
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| [ More About ] |
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| AKA |
Green cumin, White cumin, Cummin |
| Chinese |
小茴香/孜然 |
| Japanese |
クミン |
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| Botanical Family |
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
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| Chemistry |
Aldehyde |
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| Common Usage |
Digestive Powerhouse
- Intense Digestive Support: Cumin is one of the most potent oils for stimulating a sluggish digestive system. It helps trigger the secretion of enzymes and bile.
- Gas & Colic Relief: Highly effective at "venting" the system, helping to eliminate trapped gas (flatulence) and reduce painful abdominal bloating.
- Antispasmodic: Helps calm rhythmic contractions in the gut, making it useful for soothing stomach cramps or "nervous" indigestion.
Physical Warming & Circulation
- Warming Cold Limbs: Its "hot" nature makes it excellent for increasing blood flow. When diluted in a carrier oil from clubarome.com, it helps warm people who always feel cold.
- Muscle & Joint Relief: Used in massage blends to bring heat to stiff joints, helping to ease the discomfort of arthritis or general muscle aches.
- Detoxification: By stimulating the circulatory system, it assists the body in flushing out metabolic waste and toxins.
Immune & Respiratory Support
- Microbial Defense: Contains strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it a useful addition to blends designed to "scrub" the environment.
- Respiratory Warming: Can help clear congestion and "cold" mucus from the lungs by providing a warming, drying effect on the respiratory tract.
Emotional & Mental Vitality
- Mental Stimulant: The pungent, spicy scent is known to wake up the brain, helping to dispel mental fatigue and morning lethargy.
- Sensual Spark: Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, it helps provide a sense of grounded warmth and can help overcome sexual anxieties related to low self-confidence.
- Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: Aromatherapists sometimes use cumin to help individuals move past "stuck" or circular thinking patterns.
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| Blending note |
- A powerful middle note with a very strong, warm, and spicy aroma that is instantly recognizable.
- In aromatherapy, it is considered a "heating" oil. It is prized for its ability to stimulate the body’s internal systems, particularly digestion and circulation
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| Do you know? |
In ancient Greece, Cumin was a symbol of greed because of its intense, lingering nature, but by the Middle Ages, it became a symbol of faithfulness; it was said that a gift of cumin would keep a lover from wandering |
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| Contraindication |
- Strongly Photosensitive. Avoid direct sunlight for 12–18 hours after topical application.
- It is also a potential skin irritant and has an incredibly dominant aroma; use in very low dilutions (less than 1%) to ensure it doesn't overwhelm a blend or irritate the skin
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