Cumin Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cuminum Cyminum Country of Origin: India Cultivation Method: Standard Cultivation Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Seeds Consistency: Thin Aromatic Description: Has a characteristic of a spicy, penetrating scent. Perfumery Note: Middle Blends well with: This oil blends well Angelica Root, Caraway, Lavender 40/42, Rosemary, Chamomile Blue. History: In use for over 4,000 years, Cumin was mainly used for its digestive properties and as a spice. The ancient Greeks and Romans used it much as we use black pepper. In the Holy Land, people used it to pay their debts and taxes with it. In the Middle Ages, feudal lords sometimes paid their serfs with Cumin for services rendered, before it fell out of favor with Europeans as a spice; at the same time, it began to grow in popularity in South America. Silky Scents Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy applications and recipes!