Cuminum cyminum (seed)
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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
=Macroscopic Entries= | =Macroscopic Entries= | ||
| + | {{Macroscopy | source=United States Dispensatory (1918) | ||
| + | | description=''Cuminum Cyminum'' L. is an annual umbelliferous plant. | ||
| + | The cumin fruits (''seeds'') are elliptical, flat on one side, convex, furrowed, and rough on | ||
| + | the other, from 5 to 6 mm. in length and about 1.5 mm. in thickness, and of a light | ||
| + | brown color. Each has seven longitudinal ridges. Two mericarps are sometimes seen | ||
| + | united. Their odor is peculiar, strong, and heavy; their taste warm, bitterish, | ||
| + | aromatic, and disagreeable. They contain about 2.5 per cent. of an essential oil, which | ||
| + | is lighter than water, yellowish, and has the sensible properties of the fruits.}} | ||
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=Microscopic Entries= | =Microscopic Entries= | ||
{{Microscopy | source=Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories | {{Microscopy | source=Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories | ||
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HPTLC Entries
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