Aspirin™ has been used for more than 100 years for pain relief and to treat inflammatory conditions and fevers. The principal ingredient of aspirin is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is present ubiquitously in fruits and vegetables, but herbs and spices contain the highest proportion. Red chili powder, paprika and turmeric contain salicylates in excess of 0.1% (by weight), but cumin has a content of >1.5% (by weight). In the traditional health care practices, dried cumin seeds are believed to have medicinal properties, but there is no scientific evidence for its use as a drug or medicine. Though cumin can’t be used to treat certain diseases; for general good health and to reap the benefit of salicylic acid in cumin, it should be included in our daily eating habits. In India, there are a few popular drinks containing cumin e.g. jeera paani, savoury lassi.