Is the Cumin Plant Edible

Edibility: The cumin seed is a popular spice used either whole or ground in flavoring in stews, bean dishes, sausages, pickles, cheese, and many other food dishes. It has a hot and aromatic flavor and is often used in curries. The essential oil obtained from the seed is used as flavoring as well.

Can I eat cumin plant?

Cumin is not often sold in nurseries or grown in the home garden, perhaps as it’s grown for its seed, rather than its foliage, even though you can eat the leaves, which have a light, tangy flavour in summer salads.

Can cumin be poisonous?

Can cumin be toxic? Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is not toxic when consumed as a spice, or seeds powder supplements. It is considered a safe food. However, cumin contains medicinal substances which, consumed in excess, can have toxic effects.