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Naturalhomeremedies.co Nov 2011 Issue # 8
Aarogya for life is but life when blessed with health
In this Issue:
Cilantro/Coriander
Nutritional value
Health benefits of coriander
Home remedies with coriander
Coriander dip
CILANTRO/CORIANDER LEAVES
Coriander, also called cilantro, is not only one of the
world's oldest spices, but is also one of the important
ones that have healing properties. Its scientific name
is Coriandrum sativum. Coriander has been used in
Asian countries for thousands of years. It has been
used as a spice in Roman culture to preserve meat
and was also cultivated in ancient Egypt.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
The coriander plant is said to have anti bacterial and
anti microbial properties. It is not only rich in
phytonutrients but also a very good source of dietary
fibre, iron, magnesium and manganese. Iron is
essential for red blood cell production and cures
Anaemia. 100g of the leaves provide 40% of daily
recommended levels of vitamin C. The vitamin A
present in it helps to maintain healthy mucus
membranes and skin. It is also very important for
good vision.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CILANTRO
The herb cilantro is commonly used to garnish food
in India. It's a member of the carrot family and is
available throughout the year. This humble herb
which is so beneficial to health is best eaten raw. It
bears oval shaped aromatic seeds, which also have
various medicinal properties.
CILANTRO/CORIANDER LEAVES
AIDS DIGESTION
Cilantro has long been used in Chinese medicine as
a digestive aid. The herb helps to prevent nausea
and stomach upsets. A couple of tsps of coriander
leaf juice mixed with buttermilk helps cure digestive
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disorders. It is stimulates the appetite and helps in
the secretion of gastric juices. It also helps cure
diarrhoea.
DETOXIFIES THE BODY
It is also said to cleanse the body of heavy metals
such as mercury and lead. It's a blood purifier and
hence helps detoxify the body.
SWELLINGS
Cineole and linoleic acid, two of the essential oils
present in coriander have anti rheumatic and anti
arthritic properties. Thus coriander is very beneficial
for any swelling caused by these two ailments. A
compress of damp, crushed coriander leaves can be
applied to the swelling for relief. As an antioxidant
cilantro helps reduce inflammation.
CHOLESTEROL
Some of the acids present in cilantro like linoleum
acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) very effectively
reduce cholesterol in the blood and cholesterol
deposition in the arteries and veins. According to
whfoods.com, when given to rats fed on a high fat
and high cholesterol diet, coriander lowered levels of
total and LDL cholesterol, while actually increasing
the good cholesterol, HDL.
DIABETES
The coriander plant is referred to as an anti diabetic
plant in some parts of Europe. Animal research has
shown that when coriander was added to the diet
of diabetic mice, it stimulated the secretion of
insulin and lowered their blood sugar.
FIGHTS FOOD BORNE ILLNESS
Coriander contains an antibacterial compound
called dodecenal, which lab tests have shown to be
more effective than the commonly used antibiotic
for fighting salmonella, a deadly cause of food
borne illness. Dodecenal was found to be a potent
antibiotic.
CORIANDER SEEDS
RICH IN VITAMIN K
It is one of the richest sources of vitamin K. Vitamin
K promotes osteotrophic activity in the bones and
builds bone mass. It also helps in the treatment of
Alzheimer's disease by limiting neuronal damage in
their brain.
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EYE CARE
The vitamin A and vitamin C and minerals in
coriander prevents macular degeneration and
soothes the eye. It is also used to cure conjuctivitis.
MOUTH ULCERS
Coriander, contains essential oils that help to heal
wounds and ulcers in the mouth. It also freshens the
breath. Just chew on crushed coriander leaves for a
couple of minutes every day for a few days.
HOME REMEDIES WITH CORIANDER
➢ A decoction made from 2 tbsp of pounded
bark of the neem tree, 2 tbsp of pounded
coriander seeds, a tsp of cardamom, and 2
glasses of water is very good for fever. It can
be had with honey.
➢ A decoction of a tbsp of coriander seeds with
a glass of water, reduced to half, strained and
taken twice daily, is a good diuretic as well as
a cholesterol lowering remedy.
➢ For nose bleeds, grind fresh coriander leaves
and put one or two drops of it's juice into the
nostril. This helps to stop the bleeding.
➢ A tsp of fresh ginger juice and a tbsp of fresh
coriander juice can be taken 2-3 times a day
for hyperacidity and heart burn. Also, crush
one spoon each of coriander and cumin
seeds coarsely, add half a litre of water to it
and leave it overnight. Mash the seeds in
the morning, filter it, add sugar to taste and
have 2-3 tbsp twice a day for 4-5 days.
➢ Boil a tsp of crushed cumin seeds in a cup
of water for 2-3 mins. Grind a tbsp of
washed, fresh coriander leaves. Add this to
the cooled cumin herbal tea, with a pinch
of salt. Drink 2-3 times a day after a light
meal for diarrhoea.
➢ At the start of dysentry, a herbal decoction
made with 2 tbsps of dried coriander seeds
and taken with plain water or buttermilk,
helps to soothe the intestinal lining and
decrease the quantity of mucus in the stool.
➢ To get temporary relief from muscle sprains
and strains, crush a handful of eucalyptus
leaves, a few cloves, 10-12 mint leaves, a
few sprigs of coriander leaves, and grind
them together. Add 1-2 tbsp of warm
coconut oil, and apply locally.
(from Home Doctor by P S Phadke)
CORIANDER DIP
Ingredients:
1 bunch mint leaves
1 bunch coriander leaves
3 green chillies
4 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 dates and salt to taste
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Method
Separate the mint leaves from the stem and
chop the coriander leaves including the
stem. Wash the greens thoroughly and grind
all the ingredients together.
The mint, coriander, yogurt and cumin have
cooling properties and hence this recipe is
very good in summer.
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