By neutralizing the fungi, cinnamon helps regenerate the body's blood sugar control mechanism. It also contains a number of substances that lower blood sugar levels and that potentiate the actions of insulin. Plus, cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant, helping to maintain the health of the cells and organs, and possibly acting directly upon insulin, preventing its degeneration. Cumin is one of the most versatile of all spices, and is also the most pungent which reflects its biological potency. Cumin is particularly valuable for diabetics, because it is an effective regenerative tonic for the liver and pancreas.
Modern research confirms cumin's medicinal powers.
However, it appears that only the oil extract offers the degree of potency needed to reverse disease. Numerous researchers have documented that cumin, especially cumin oil, greatly boosts liver and pancreatic function. One study described how the cumin oil boosted liver function by more than 300-percent. In 1985, Planta Medica published a monumental study on cumin. The researchers tested extracts of this seed on diabetic animals as well as normal animals.