Cumin is a plant and an herb.
- botanical information
- history
- part used
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- health care
- cautions and contraindications
botanical information:
Botanical name: Cumimum cyminum
Common name: cumin
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
history:
Cumin was listed among many aromatic plants in a scroll of cuneiform from the great library at Nineveh. The library at Nineveh was established by King Ashurbanipal of Assyria (668-633 B.C.E.).
part used:
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Part Used: The fruits (“seeds”), whole or ground, fresh or toasted. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Mars 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)
Mars spells: Cumin (as an herb) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to Mars matters (aggression, courage, defensive magick, exorcism, healing after surgery, hex-breaking, lust, physical strength, politics, protection, sexual energy, sexual potency, and strength). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on Mars for a list of herbal substitutes for cumin.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  Protection, Fidelity, Exorcism
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health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
herbal healing:
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In Ayurvedic medicine, cumin with ghee is smoked to relieve hiccups. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
cautions and contraindications:
Cautions and contraindications: Cumin is believed to be safe.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
See also: herbs
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