Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- 10% (Cuminaldehyde (42% of essential oil), Thymol (antiseptic), Pentosan)
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: जीरक, जरण, अजाजी
Hindi: जीरा, सफ़ेद जीरा
What is Jeeraka / Cumin?
Common culinary spice with strong digestive and absorbent properties. Especially useful in diarrhea and digestive disorders.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Garbhashaya Shodhaka (uterine cleanser)
- Stanyajanana (galactogogue)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Classical Therapeutic Uses
- Atisara (diarrhea)
- Grahani (IBS)
- Jwara (fever)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
References in Astanga Hridaya
21-24 योषकटवीवरा श ु वड गा त वषाि थराः ह गुस ौवचलाजाजीयवानीधा य च काः नशी ब ृह यौ हपुषा पाठामूलं च के बुकात ् एषां चूण मधु घ ृतं तैलं च सदशांशकम ् स तु भः षोडशगुणैयु तं पीतं नहि त तत ् अ त थौ या दकान ् सवा ोगान यां च त वधान ् ोगकामलाि व वासकासगल हान ् बु मेधा म ृ तकरं स न या ने च द पनम ् Powder of Vyosha- (Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger), Katvi, Vara (Triphala), Shigru (drum stick), Vidanga (False black pepper – Embelia ribes), Ativisha, Sthira (Desmodium gangeticum), Hingu – (A
— Astanga Hridaya, Chapter 14: Dvividha Upakramaneeya
Source: Astanga Hridaya, Ch. 14
Cumin by Condition
Explore how Cumin is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.