With the rains around the corner colds will soon be a very common occurrence. That is where the common condiment jeera or cumin seeds comes to you rescue. The tiny seed is packed with very potent anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Apart from that the components present in jeera also help relax inflamed muscles and strengthens your immune system so it can fight off the infection. Jeera packed with vitamin A and C helps kill off a cold almost instantly. Here's how you can use jeera to help relieve your cold: Boil a spoonful of jeera in about two cups