Cumin Seed Essential Oil

Description

Cumin Seed Essential Oil (Cuminum cyminum)

The pungent, sun-warmed spice seed.

Our cumin seed essential oil is steam-distilled from the dried, ripened seeds of Cuminum cyminum. It has a bold, pungent, spicy aroma with a slightly musky edge that evokes warmth and sun. A little goes a very long way, which makes it a striking accent in diffuser blends and natural perfumery.

Each bottle is made of glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a glass pipette dropper for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Cuminum cyminum
Aroma	Pungent, warm, spicy and earthy with a musky edge
Perfumery note	Middle to base
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the dried, ripened seeds
Origin	Mediterranean and India, as described by our supplier
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, glass bottle with glass pipette dropper
Use	Aromatic use; skin use is best avoided

Ways to enjoy it

• A warm, spicy accent in diffuser blends with bright citrus.
• A bold, exotic spice note for your own natural perfume blends.
• A single drop on a tissue for a brief, invigorating inhalation.
• A tiny touch of heat and depth in room blends.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 1 to 2 drops, blended with other oils such as Sweet Orange or Bergamot, in short sessions of about 30 minutes in a well-ventilated room.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in briefly. Keep the tissue away from your skin.
• On the skin: many people prefer not to use cumin seed on the skin at all. If you do, always dilute. Use no more than 1 drop in 15ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond (about 0.3%). Never exceed 0.4%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• Phototoxic. Do not expose skin treated with cumin seed to sunlight, sunbeds or UV for at least 12 hours, and never use it on skin that will be exposed.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted. Avoid the face, sensitive skin and broken skin, and avoid contact with eyes.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow. The cumin you cook with is a different product.
• Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Essential oils can be harmful to pets, especially cats, so ventilate the room, let animals leave when diffusing and never apply the oil to them.
• Not for use in pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding or have a medical condition, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Cumin Seed Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put cumin seed essential oil on my skin?
It is best avoided, and diffusion is the gentler choice. If you do use it, dilute to no more than 0.4% (about 1 drop per 15ml of carrier oil), patch test first and keep the skin out of sunlight and UV for 12 hours.

Is cumin seed oil phototoxic?
Yes. It can cause skin reactions in sunlight, which is why we advise avoiding sun and sunbeds for at least 12 hours on any skin it has touched. Diffusing it does not carry the same concern.

What does cumin seed blend well with?
Its spicy warmth is softened by Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Black Pepper and Coriander Seed.

En español

Aceite esencial de comino (Cuminum cyminum), destilado al vapor de las semillas secas y maduras. Aroma intenso, cálido, especiado y ligeramente almizclado. Disponible en frascos de vidrio de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio.

Modo de uso: en difusor, de 1 a 2 gotas mezcladas con otros aceites. Muchas personas prefieren no usarlo sobre la piel. Si lo hace, siempre diluido: máximo 0,4 % (aproximadamente 1 gota por cada 15 ml de aceite portador). Haga antes una prueba en una pequeña zona de la piel.

Advertencias: fototóxico, evite el sol y los rayos UV durante al menos 12 horas tras aplicarlo sobre la piel. Puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños y no lo use cerca de la cara de bebés ni niños pequeños. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas, en especial los gatos. No usar durante el embarazo. En caso de lactancia o enfermedad, consulte a un profesional sanitario.

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