Blood thinning

Extracts from two frequently consumed spices cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and turmeric inhibit platelet aggregation and alter eicosanoid biosynthesis in human blood platelets.In the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, several spices and herbs are claimed to possess medicinal properties, such as being antithrombotic, antiatherosclerotic, hypolipidemic, anti inflammatory etc.