Cumin Seed Oil

Cumin Seed Oil, extracted from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, is an essential oil known for its potent, earthy, and spicy aroma. This oil is obtained through steam distillation or cold pressing, capturing the essence of cumin seeds, which have a long history of use in culinary traditions and aromatherapy.

Cumin is called jeera or zeera in Hindi and Urdu, and the oil has the same warm, savoury character as the seed in a spice jar, with a green, slightly sharp edge. It is a distinct oil from black cumin seed oil, which comes from a different plant, so check the botanical name when you compare products.

In aromatherapy, Cumin Seed Oil is valued for its ability to stimulate the senses with its warm, spicy scent. Its scent is bold, warm and invigorating.

The composition of Cumin Seed Oil, rich in cumin aldehyde, γ-terpinene, and β-pinene, gives it its distinctive earthy, spicy character.

Common Uses: Cumin Seed Oil is used in natural skincare formulations for its distinctive fragrance.

Blends well with: Coriander, Caraway, Chamomile, and Lavender, as well as other spice, citrus, and herbaceous oils. These combinations enhance Cumin Seed Oil's earthy and spicy notes, creating aromatic blends.

Aromatic Scent: Cumin Seed Oil offers a potent, earthy, and spicy aroma, providing a warming and stimulating olfactory experience.

How to use it: This is a concentrated aromatic oil, used in single drops. Add a drop to a diffuser blend with citrus or lavender oil, or into a fragrance mix, rather than using it on its own. For external aromatic use only, never taken by mouth. Dilute it in a carrier oil before it touches the skin and store the bottle sealed in a cool place away from sunlight.

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum

Plant Part: Seeds