Latin name: Cuminum CyminumPart of the plant used: seedsSource: EgyptExtraction method: steam distillationCumin essential oil is extracted from its dried and crushed seeds through a steam distillation process. Cumin is very popular as a spice all over the world, and it hardly needs any introduction. Cumin essential oil has strong antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. It was found to be very effective against bacteria such as microorganisms such as E. coli, S. aureus, S. faecalis. It can treat internal bacterial infections such as those of the colon, stomach, intestines, and urinary tract, as well as external skin infections.