Cumin Seed Pure Essential Oil

Cumin Seed Essential Oil (Cuminum cyminum)

Origin: Native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, now widely cultivated across India, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and China. India is the largest producer. The oil is steam-distilled from the dried, ripe seeds (fruit) of the cumin plant, which belongs to the Apiaceae (carrot/parsley) family. Cumin is one of the most ancient known spices, with archaeological evidence of its use dating back thousands of years across Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean cultures. It has an established place in perfumery and aromatic traditions, particularly valued for its unusual, distinctive character.

Scent: Warm, rich, and intensely spicy with a sharp, pungent, earthy character. Bold and immediately recognisable - there's a distinctive, musky, slightly animalic quality layered with a dry, peppery sharpness. Subtly sweet with a faint, nutty, woody depth. Powerful, assertive, and complex - a challenging, acquired scent in isolation but remarkably effective in small quantities as a blending component, adding warmth, depth, and an exotic edge.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as an unusual, warm, spicy accent - adds a distinctive, exotic depth and musky complexity to blends
• Best used sparingly in diffuser blends as part of a wider composition, bringing an intriguing, warm quality to spice-forward blends
• Used in candle making and soap crafting in small quantities for its bold, warm, aromatic character
• Blends well with coriander, cardamom, frankincense, sandalwood, rose, lavender, orange, ginger, and cedarwood oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for oriental, spicy, and exotic compositions
• A niche oil that rewards careful, skilled blending - a small amount can add remarkable depth and intrigue

Important Information:

• For External Use only
• Cumin seed oil is phototoxic- avoid direct sunlight or UV exposure on skin for up to 12 hours after topical application
• Always use sparingly and dilute well with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• May cause skin sensitivity - always perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness

Available in 10ml, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes

Supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Due to low flashpoint, we are unable to send this item outside the UK

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