CUMIN SEED OLEORESIN

	Botanical Name	:	Cuminum Cyminum
	CAS #	:	68650-46-4
	Appearance	:	Dark brown colored free flowing liquid
	Solubility	:	Soluble in water, insoluble in oil
	Flavor	:	Powerful, green spicy, but not sharp odor with characteristic cumin taste
	Extraction Method	:	Obtained by solvent extraction of dried seeds

Major Constituents :
Volatile oil, cuminic, cymene, dipentene, limonene

Description :
The completely natural product is obtained by solvent extraction of ground roasted seeds of Cuminum cyminum. It is extremely powerful, green spicy, but not sharp, more of a soft and mellow scent. This oil is wonderful for digestive disorders, and colic too. It is good for exhaustion and works well in blends for that purpose.

Specification :
Volatile Oil Content : Min 30%
Residual solvent : Below 25 ppm

Blends Offered :
The above quality is our standard specification. In addition to this customized blends are also offered to meet specific requirements.

Shelf Life :
24 months from the date of manufacture when stored below 25oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
The oleoresins can be used as an anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, larvicidal, nervine, stimulant and as a tonic. Cumin essential oil is also useful as a warming oil that helps relieve muscular pains and osteoarthritis. For the digestive system it is a stimulant that helps with colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating and indigestion. For the nervous system, Cumin essential oil is a tonic with beneficial effect on headaches, migraine pain and nervous exhaustion.