Coriander/Cilantro and its seeds have been traditionally used in many parts of the world and are well known for treating various ailments such as diabetes and lowering cholesterol. Modern medical studies revealed the efficacy of coriander seeds- or oil in treating blood sugar control and free radical production.
The leaves and oil contain beneficial nutrients such as limonene, camphor, chlorogenic acid, and a range of active phenolic acid compounds. By consuming any form of coriander, health is greatly benefited in all aspects as it is an important source of minerals and fibers. As one of the many exceptional herbs, coriander aka cilantro possesses a range of antibacterial compounds that have the means of fighting various diseases especially Salmonella.
Dry seeds of coriander when boiled, strained and cooled is useful as eyewash for treating conjunctivitis and relieving burning and swelling. The juice of the leaves is also rich in treating deficiencies of iron and various vitamins. They also possess antispasmodic properties and I useful in relieving bronchitis and reducing phlegm.
- Coriander leaves act as stimulants and tonics for the stomach, strengthening its functions as well as promoting digestion.
- The seeds have been associated with offering a feeling of coolness and also reducing fever.
- It has been seen that coriander helps in the removal of phlegm and also aids secretion and discharge of urine.
- Containing an antibacterial compound, cilantro has been found to provide a natural means of fighting Salmonella, a cause of food-borne sickness.
- It has anti-inflammatory properties that might alleviate symptoms of arthritis.
- Researches have pointed out that coriander helps stimulate the secretion of insulin and also lowers blood sugar.
- Coriander keeps health problem at bay, by helping lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
- Consumption of coriander seeds has been known to lessen excessive menstrual flow.
- Coriander juice, when mixed with a pinch of turmeric/kurkuma powder, serves as an effective remedy against pimples, blackheads and dry skin.
- for treating nausea and intestinal gas and is also a good source of dietary fiber.
- It has been fount to provide effective protection against urinary tract infections.
- It can act as a natural chelation treatment. Heavy metals like mercury enter your body through things like mercury leaking out of your amalgam fillings or eating contaminated fish and helps the body flush out those toxins through your urine.
Dry coriander treats diarrhea and chronic dysentery, as well as being useful in acidity. Chutney made from dry coriander, green chilies, grated coconut, ginger and black grapes without seeds are a remedy for abdominal pain due to indigestion.
Coriander juice
Coriander juice/water is highly beneficial in deficiencies of
vitamin A, B1, B2, C and iron.
It is prepared by boiling dry seeds of coriander and straining the decoction after cooling.
Digestive Disorders
One or two teaspoons of coriander juice, added to fresh buttermilk, is highly beneficial in treating digestive disorders such as indigestion, nausea, dysentery, hepatitis and ulcerative colitis. It is also helpful in typhoid fever.
Small Pox
One teaspoon fresh coriander juice, mixed with 1 or 2 seeds of banana, given once daily regularly, for a week is a very effective preventive measure against small pox. It is believed that putting fresh leaf juice in the eyes, during an attack of small pox, prevents eye damage.
High Cholesterol Levels
Regular drinking of coriander water helps lower blood cholesterol as it is a good diuretic and stimulates the kidneys.
Excessive Menstrual flow
Coriander seeds check excessive menstrual flow. Six grams of the seeds should be boiled in half a liter of water, till only half the water remains. Sugar should be added to it and taken when it is still warm. The patient gets relief after taking the medicine for 3 or 4 days.
Conjuctivitis
A decoction prepared from, freshly dried coriander is an excellent eye-wash in conjuctivitis. It relieves burning and reduces pain and swelling.
Precautions: Dry coriander should be sparingly used by persons suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Other plant's info:
The young plants of coriander are used in chutneys, sauces, curries and soups. The volatile oil in it is used for flavoring and in medicine. In the dried form, coriander is an important ingredient of curry powder and is also used in pickling spices, sausages, seasoning, and confectionery and for flavoring spirits, particularly gin.
Coriander's volatile oil is rich in beneficial phytonutrients, including
carvone,
geraniol,
limonene,
borneol,
camphor,
elemol, and
linalool. Coriander's flavonoids include
quercitin,
kaempferol,
rhamnetin, and
epigenin. Plus, coridander contains active phenolic acid compounds, including
caffeic and
chlorogenic acid.
The mineral and vitamin contents include calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C. They also contain sodium, potassium and oxalic acid.
AND:..FRUITS, (should be eaten on empty stomach)
..BEE STING VENOM,
..BROCCOLI,..CANNABIS, ..CELERY, ..CHOCOLATE, ..COCONUT,..CUCUMBER,..EGGS, EGG SHELLS ..FIGS, ..FRUIT- (JUICES),..GRAPE (seeds) ..GARLIC,
..GINGER (gember),
..HAWTHORN BERRIES,
..HEMP OIL, ..HONEY, ..HOT PEPPERS(Cayenne), ..KIWI,..KURKUMA/TURMERIC(yellow and black) ..LIGHT,..LEAN MEAT, ..MANGO, ..MARIJUANA,..MILK..OLIVE OIL, ..ONIONS, ..TOMATOES,
..VITAMIN-D
..WATERCRESS,
....ASPIRINE,.
