The Benefits of Cumin is grown in Egypt and used from ancient times. It is one of the main spices used in curry powder and chili powder, and cumin oil is extracted from its seeds by steam distillation. This oil is used in spices, and to add flavor to sweets, and it is also added to creams, perfumes, and cumin contains a relatively large percentage of iron, but very large amounts of cumin must be consumed to serve as an important food source.