Cumin Seed Family: Apiaceae Botanical name: Cumin Cyminum HS Code: 0909310000 Origin: Egypt Packing: 25 kg bags Cultivation: Common Amazing facts about Cumin seeds & ancient Egypt! 1) All spices were used in ancient Egypt and throughout the ages. The ancient Egyptians would get spices like cumin plants, cilantro, and cinnamon from the east. Peppers arrived late in ancient Egypt through the Greeks. But salt was present and available to keep the meat in the air against decay. 2) Cumin seeds / Cumin plant was used in mummification operations in ancient Egypt. It is a powerful antimicrobial and helps to keep meat against damage. Cumin is used extensively with different spices because it gives a strong and effective flavor. 3) Ancient Egyptians used cumin plants to practice religious rituals not only for cooking purposes because their native habitat was the Mediterranean Sea and the Nile Valley in Upper Egypt. 4) Cumin is a tonic for the blood and increases the proportion of blood in the body. When mixing cumin with honey is used to calm a severe cough. Apply with a binder to relieve severe joint pain. The seeds are used to make a combination of turmeric and coriander during cooking.