Essential Nose Cumin
Cuminum cyminum
Cumin essential oil from Cuminum cyminum seeds is characterised by cuminaldehyde (27-30%) as the dominant compound, alongside gamma-terpinene and beta-pinene. Cuminaldehyde has been identified as the key antimicrobial constituent and demonstrated the broadest inhibitory spectrum against food-borne pathogenic bacteria in direct comparison studies.[1] A detailed study confirmed the chemical composition and antibacterial and antifungal activity of cumin oil against a comprehensive panel of clinically relevant organisms.[2]
- Also Known As
- Cumin Seed, Jeera
- Family
- Spice
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Very Strong
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Seeds
- Origins
- India, Egypt, Iran
- Effect
- Grounding & Centering, Warming & Comforting
- Aroma
- Spicy, Warm, Earthy
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Culinary, Perfumery
- Price
- $$$$A common spice, but the oil is very potent and the seeds require significant processing
References
- [1]Antibacterial activity of cuminaldehyde on food-borne pathogens, the bioactive component of essential oil from Cuminum cyminum L. collected in Thailand — Phasomkusolsil S et al. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 2019
- [2]Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of cumin oil (Cuminum cyminum, Apiaceae) — Singh G et al. Nat Prod Commun, 2010