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12 Ways Jeera Water Benefits Your Health

Jeera is the Indian name for cumin seeds. These seeds contain medicinal properties. Though they have a slightly spicy taste, they have many health benefits. In fact, cumin seeds are part of many Indian recipes.

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Cumin seeds have properties that prevent diabetes, tumours and microbial infections. That is why ancient Indians preferred to drink jeera water every day as a medicine.

To try cumin water, all you need to do is boil a bowl of water for 10 minutes and add cumin seeds to it. After adding them, let it boil for 10 more minutes. Now, simply filter the water after making sure that the properties of cumin seeds leached into the water. Enjoy the warm liquid like a soup.

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There is a compound known as cuminaldehyde present in cumin seeds which is a phytochemical. In fact, the peculiar taste and smell of cumin seeds come from this compound.

Now, let us know about the benefits of jeera water.

Boosts Immunity

Boosts Immunity

As cumin seeds contain anti-oxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and certain infections, it is said to boost your immunity.

Benefits Your Kidneys

Benefits Your Kidneys

Many sources say that jeera water enhances your kidney health too.

Prevents Anemia

Prevents Anemia

As jeera contains iron content, it is said to prevent anemia by contributing to the hemoglobin levels in the blood.

Prevents Certain Types Of Cancer

Prevents Certain Types Of Cancer

Jeera water is said to prevent breast cancer, liver cancer, stomach and liver cancers too. This is because it contains anti-carcinogic properties.

Treats Insomnia

Treats Insomnia

Jeera water is said to cure certain sleep disorders. If you are suffering from insomnia, try jeera water this time.

Good For Digestion

Good For Digestion

Jeera water is good for digestion, enhances appetite and also boost the secretion of saliva.

Sore Throat

Sore Throat

Jeera water is said to work for even sore throat too. Try to drink some jeera water and gargle your throat with a cup of jeera water as a remedy to sore throat.

Prevents Hypertension

Prevents Hypertension

Jeera water can also normalise your blood pressure levels and prevent hypertension.

Hydrates Your Body

Hydrates Your Body

The water in jeera water hydrates your system and jeera contributes certain medicinal properties to your system.

Controls Blood Sugar

Controls Blood Sugar

Another benefit of jeera water is that it controls blood sugar levels too.

Cures Certain Health Issues

Cures Certain Health Issues

Jeera water is said to cure toothache, eye issues, intestinal issues, joint problems, breathing issues, swellings and chills too.

Milk Production

Milk Production

Certain sources say that jeera water is also good for lactating women as it promotes milk production.

Story first published: Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 0:24 [IST]
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