Cumin seeds are used as a spice in cooking.
Cumin seeds contain good amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, calcium, iron and phosphorous.
So it  is of benefit to the heart  and is given to women after childbirth to increase breast milk.
It helps to cure flatulence and colic pain. After heavy meals and to children after feed it can be given to prevent intestinal colic.
Cumin  Seed is used world wide in food, beverages, liquors, medicine, toiletries and perfumery as well .