Cumin powder is obtained by grinding the cumin seeds into a fine powder. People across the world use cumin powder as a seasoning in food. It is also a popular remedy in traditional medicine and for good reason. Cumin packs a lot of health benefits into a few tiny seeds. For generations, people have used cumin to treat conditions ranging from indigestion and diarrhea to headaches. People in India have used it to treat kidney and bladder stones. Now, scientific research is finding evidence that backs up many of these traditional uses.