Benefits of A Wonder Herb– Cilantro and Coriander Seed
A wonder herb—coriander is one of the ‘world’s healthiest food’. Coriander seeds and cilantro leaves ( coriander leaves are popularly known as cilantro) are products of the same herbaceous plant known worldwide as a herb and a spice. The leaves have a distinct aroma when used raw in salad dressings, snacks, and Eastern curries. So is the seed of coriander, emitting a distinct aroma when sprinkled or cooked with other spices. Besides its flavor and taste of coriander, it has therapeutic and medicinal values that make an ingredient of savory food preparation and a wonder herb.
The key phytonutrients of coriander
Coriander contains high dietary fiber, iron, magnesium, and manganese. Enriched with small amounts of phosphorus, copper, calcium, potassium, niacin, thiamin and carotene, it serves as a nutrient even in tiny amounts. The leaves are high in Vitamin C, protein and vitamin K.
Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds are a wonder herb
Medicinal Properties
Coriander seed and cilantro leaf a wonder herb of the same plant contain a large number of antioxidants compounds such as flavonoids, flavones, anti flavones, catechins, isocatechins, coumarins, anthocyanin, and lignins. These act as scavengers of free radicals which prevent a large number of diseases. Cilantro leaf and cilantro seed contain a volatile medicinal oil such as monoterpenoid-linalool volatile oils such as camphor, quercetin, elemol, epigenin, rhamnetin, limonene, borneol, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid. These make it a wonder herb with its reducing character of attracting free radicals.
Coriander is an ingredient of herbal and home medicine that helps cure stomach problems, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, and rheumatism. With its scientific name Coriandrum Sativum L. and a native to South-Eastern Europe acts wonders to a diet when added to vegetable and meat preparation.
Food value
Coriander has low calories –a value of 2 in 8 g of fresh leaf and a low hypoglycemic index. Let us see how this wonder herb can keep us away from a number of ailments.
- Digestion
Coriander seed and leaves help reducing indigestion by absorbing the gasses formed. It has agents that stimulate the production of the digestive enzyme. It also works as a diuretic and removes waste Coriander, therefore, is a wonder herb for people who occasionally suffer from indigestion and flatulence. Adding coriander as savory and salad dressing can be adopted as a habit for flavor and to acquire the goodness of coriander.
2. Antidiabetic agent
Doctors have identified coriander seed as having anti-diabetic properties. It not only triggers production of insulin but also decreases LDL the bad cholesterol and increases HDL the good cholesterol.
3. Anti-bacterial agent
Regular addition of coriander to the diet protects you from foodborne and waterborne infections especially salmonella. You can easily protect yourself from dysentery, food poisoning or dysentery with coriander powder added to your curry or as a drink.
4. Excellent source of Vitamin C
Studies reveal the coriander seed and leaves can fulfill 30% of the recommended daily value (RDA) of Vitamin C when included in the diet. A wonder herb no doubt! It also contains substantial amounts of folic acid, Vitamin A, and beta-carotene. Vitamin C of coriander acts as an anti-oxidant in maintaining a strong body and healthy skin.
5. Detoxifying agent
The body sometimes accumulates heavy metals such as lead, aluminum, arsenic and mercury. This leads to loss of memory, Alzheimer’s disease and neurological problems. Coriander has ingredients that detoxifies and removes the traces of heavy and toxic metals.
6.Removes Anemia
One of the biggest health problems in women is anemia or low blood hemoglobin. Coriander seed and leaves act as a wonder herb by reducing anemic condition with regular inclusion in the diet with an iron supplement.
7. Women’ menstrual regulation
Coriander controls irregular menstrual problem in women. An advised usage method is to make a drink by boiling a 5-6 gram of coriander seed in half a liter of water, add sugar to taste and drink it warm three times a day.
8. Good for the eyes
Due to the antioxidant qualities, coriander removes inflammation, burning and redness of the eyes.
9. Mouth sores
The anti-inflammatory qualities of coriander remove deficiency derived mouth sores. Gargle with coriander soaked water to relieve you from mouth sores and ulcers.
10. Reduces hair fall
Powdered coriander seed can be added to hair oil and applied to the scalp to reduce hair loss. Massaging with this mixture twice a week and keeping it overnight will reduce hair fall and stimulate new hair growth. Who does not want heavy thick hair with such a simple treatment?
Skin and hair can be both treated with packs of the wonder herb
11. Skin glower
Pimples and sores can be removed with coriander used as a face pack. Make a paste with coriander seed powder, turmeric and honey. Apply to your face and leave until it dries. You will have a glowing skin with this wonder herb.
Tips of the Year
- Soak one teaspoon of clean coriander seed overnight in a glass of water, filter the water and drink it first thing in the morning.
- Soak 4-5 g of cilantro (coriander leaf) in a glass of hot water. Let it stand until it cools. Refrigerate and drink it with your meal or as a fresher. You may add salt or sugar to your taste. A wonder juice from a wonder herb!!
Cilantro a wonder herb serves as a healthy juice.
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