Cumin has a spicy, musky, and nutty aroma. It is used in formulations for a massage to assist with poor circulation and lymphatic congestion. In Ayurvedic medicine, Cumin is used for digestive issues such as gas, spasms, and indigestion and for the nervous system to help with headaches, migraines, nervous exhaustion, and insomnia. Its properties include antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, and digestive.