Krishna Jeeraka — Black Cumin

Ayurvedic herb Krishna Jeeraka (Carum carvi) — Black Cumin. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Black Cumin (Carum carvi) is a powerful digestive and carminative, stronger than regular cumin.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKatuKatu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaDeepana, ChakshushyaDeepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Chakshushya — eye health promoter

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Krishna Jeeraka is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Karavi, Krishnajiraka, Sugandha

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Krishna Jeeraka are: phala.

Main Indications

Krishna Jeeraka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Ajeerna, Grahani, Anaha, Shoola, Krimi.

Dosha Effects

Krishna Jeeraka pacifies Vata, Kapha.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Krishna Jeeraka is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kauu
Guna (Quality)Laghu
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)P¡cana, Dipana, Saṇgr¡hi, Jvaraghna, Rucya, Cakṣuṣya, śothahara
Dose1-3 g of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: Agnim¡ndya, ādhm¡na, Jirḍajvara, Grahaḍiroga, Krmiroga
Important Formulations: Jirak¡dyariṣua, Jirak¡di Modaka
Botanical Name: Carum carvi Linn. (Umbelliferae)
Part Used: Frt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
fruitAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788171360536
fruitAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788171360536
fruitAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitCardiomyopathiesMESH:D009202,UMLS:C0878544, DOID:0050700, ICD-11:BC43ISBN:9770972795006
fruitCeliac diseaseMESH:D002446,UMLS:C0007570, DOID:10608, ICD-11:DA95ISBN:9770972795006
fruitColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788171360536
fruitCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDigestive system diseasesMESH:D004066,UMLS:C0012242, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
fruitFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
fruitFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitGastrointestinal agentsMESH:D005765,UMLS:C0017173ISBN:9770972795006
fruitMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9788171360536
fruitOtitis mediaMESH:D010033,UMLS:C0029882, DOID:10754, ICD-11:AA3ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9788171360536
seedAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
seedAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
seedAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
seedAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006
seedAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006
seedColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
seedDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006
seedFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
seedGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9770972795006
seedGastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172362089
seedGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006
seedInsecticidesMESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66ISBN:9770972795006
seedLow back painMESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2ISBN:9770972795006
seedNasal diseaseMESH:D009668,UMLS:C0028432, DOID:2825, ICD-11:CA0ZISBN:9770972795006
seedParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788172360481
seedSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
seedStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
whole plantFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006
Abdominal digestive ailmentsUMLS:C0232487, ICD-11:ME1YISBN:9770972795006
Abdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9770972795006
AntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362089
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006
CarcinogenesisMESH:D063646,UMLS:C0596263ISBN:9788172362089
CholeraMESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
ConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
FistulaMESH:D005402,UMLS:C0016169, ICD-11:DB50.1ISBN:9770972795006
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9770972795006
Menstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9770972795006
ProlapseMESH:D011391,UMLS:C0033377ISBN:9770972795006
ScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9780387706375
Sexually transmitted diseasesMESH:D012749,UMLS:C0036916, ICD-11:1A9ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
SyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
VomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9770972795006