Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L) is a leafy plant that grows low in China, India, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. The fruit of the plant is called cumin and is popular worldwide as a spice. Cumin has become the subject of medical research, as anecdotal evidence claims it has all sorts of health benefits. Most of cumin’s purported benefits have to do with digestion, the immune system, and circulation. Some of the benefits of cumin can be demonstrated by clinical studies, while others remain elusive.
