Pharmacological action: Stimulant, exhilarant, stomachic and aphrodisiac.
Medicinal use: Effective in alleviating inflammations of the liver and uterus, asthma, cough. Provides energy and stimulates the brain and heart. Strengthens organs and and eyesight, and acts as an aphrodisiac.
Zeera Safed (Cuminum cyminum) (Cumin)
Pharmacological action: Carminative, astringent, diuretic.
Medicinal use: Effective in dyspepsia, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain. Improves digestion and acts as a useful diuretic.
Zeera Siyah (Carum carvi) (Black Cumin)
Pharmacological action: Carminative, astringent, pectoral, detersive.
Medicinal use: Effective in stomach debility, loss of appetite, diarrhea.