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Nowadays it is not uncommon if someone suffers from joint pain, sleep problems, struggles with extra pounds, or the flu. This spice has amazing effects not only for these but also for many other problems. We bring you the best recipes for health, tried and tested over the years!
Almost everyone has cumin at home, yet few suspect this! What can it do?
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Prevention of colon cancer and pancreatic cancer
- strong antioxidant
- Detoxification and prevention of cardiovascular diseases
- Improves digestion and can boost metabolism
- Crush it and add to every savory dish; this protects the kidneys from the negative effects of sodium
- Against reflux and heartburn it works surprisingly quickly – briefly chew it in your mouth
- Helps with bloating and flatulence
- Contains calcium, vitamins A and B12, potassium and magnesium – a perfect vitamin mix for our bones and joints
- Provides the body with iron, helping against anemia
- Improves memory and fights anxiety and fatigue
- Positively affects melatonin levels, thereby improving insomnia
1. Digestion accelerator – a little dried ginger with ground cumin and a pinch of pepper. After a meal take 1 teaspoon of this mixture mixed in 1 glass of water.
2. Heartburn – put 1-2 pieces of cumin in your mouth and chew for a while before swallowing. It prevents reflux and soothes heartburn.
3. Flu and colds: Add 15 g of whole cumin to 400 ml of water. Boil until only 100 ml of water remains in the pot. Drink 20 ml of this liquid every morning and evening.
4. Nausea – Mix a little ground cumin with honey and consume after a heavy meal.
5. For stomach pain – Mix 3 grams of ground cumin with lukewarm water and drink it.
6. Against diabetes – dissolve a little ground cumin in a glass of water and drink once or twice a day to effectively regulate blood sugar levels. Drink for a maximum of one week, then take a break.
Strengthens bones
Cumin contains nutrients and minerals important for the structure, strength and mobility of bones. These include calcium, vitamins A and B12, potassium and magnesium. It also contains estrogenic compounds that help in the treatment of osteoporosis. Cumin extract even minimizes bone mass loss in older people and improves their density. Lightly and briefly toast one teaspoon over low heat and pour 2.5 dcl of water over it. Bring to a boil and then remove from the stove. After straining and cooling you can drink the tea.
Recipe against cough
We need:
- 50 g ground cumin (you can use whole if you don’t have ground)
- 250 ml of water
- for adults also 1 tablespoon of slivovitz
Procedure:
Mix the cumin with 200 ml of water, place on the heat and, with the lid slightly ajar, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. You should now have a thick dark mixture in the pot.
Strain the liquid and add another 50 ml of water to it. Return to the heat and let it boil again. I don’t know about very small children, but my grandmother gave us this “vitamin” only from about 10 years old. Adults add 1 tablespoon of slivovitz to the resulting mixture. 🙂
Children take one teaspoon of the mixture twice a day and adults one tablespoon three times a day. Be careful not to drive afterwards, because it contains alcohol. Use it only briefly; after a few doses we always felt relief and then only ginger and herbal teas were enough :-).
The anti-inflammatory effects of cumin may be responsible for the rapid onset of action. However, when you are taking this cure, do not forget to drink enough fluids, as cumin has a diuretic effect.
In moderation
There is no need to overdo it and if your health condition does not require it, the optimal intake of cumin should not exceed more than half a tablespoon in one dish, at most three times a week. If, on the other hand, you are suffering from problems, it is recommended to drink cumin tea / cumin drink up to twice daily.
