Baghpat: Spices have their own special importance in Indian kitchen and white cumin, which is included among these spices, is considered no less than a boon from the health point of view. Often we use it only to enhance the taste and aroma of food, but in the view of Ayurveda it is a very powerful medicine. Dr. Raghavendra Chaudhary, a well-known Ayurvedic physician of Baghpat, says that the medicinal properties hidden in white cumin strengthen the body’s immunity to such an extent that even minor diseases do not come near. It not only improves digestion but also helps in controlling weight gain.

White cumin is rich in iron
The biggest specialty of white cumin is that it is rich in iron. According to Dr. Chaudhary, in today’s time anemia is becoming a serious problem among women and children. In such a situation, if white cumin is made a part of regular diet, then its results are surprising. It rapidly improves the hemoglobin level in the body and helps in cleaning the internal dirt of the body.

The vitamins and antioxidants present in it act as a protective shield for overall health. Not only this, for those who are troubled by stomach heat or skin related diseases, white cumin also works as a cooling medicine which helps in making the skin clean and glowing without any side effects.

Know how to use
It is very easy to include this miraculous spice in your daily routine. The simplest and most effective way to take it is to leave one spoon cumin seeds in a glass of water at night and consume that water in the morning. Moreover, using it with curd or buttermilk in lunch provides instant relief to the digestive system. Dr. Raghavendra Chaudhary says that whether it is in the form of seasoning in vegetables or with water, consumption of white cumin in any form helps in keeping the body free from diseases and energetic.