COMPRENSIVE REVIEW OF DRUG JEERAKA (CUMINUM CYMINUM LINN.)
Vd. Shweta G. Sevankar* and Dr. Indira Ujagare
ABSTRACT
Jeeraka is a flowering plant in the family Umbellieferae. Jeeraka is mentioned in haritakyadi varga in Bhavprakash Nighantu. It has been used as therapeutic agent for treatment of different diseases. It contains important phytoconstituents such as cuminaldehyade, cymene and terpenoids are the major volatile components of cumin oil. The present review is an attempt to generate interest regarding its immense potential in preventing & treating several common diseases.
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