Coriander

                                                                "Coriander Is Cool"

Coriander rightfully deserves its name "dhanyaka" which means" rich" or "wealthy". It can also be said that  we are immensely enriched by it.

Introduction

When there is a gripping pain in stomach, drinking a few sips of  extraction obtained from coriander seeds, dill, caraway, fennel and aniseed will be most effective carminative. Coriander is a small hollow stemmed plant in the Apiacear family, in the genus Coriandum. Its scientific name is Coriandum sativum. Pleasant, aromatic and spicy.. Its seeds have found in utility since ancient times in cooking as well as in various traditional medicines. It is also referred to as Chinese Parsley or Cilantro or coriander in English, dhania in Hindi and urdu and kothamavallivitai in Tamil. The leaves of this plant are used as a flavoring agent and a powdered seeds are used as a spice in the Indian kitchen.

Availability

Coriander is grown and available all over India and the subcontinent.It is also commonly available and used in other Asian and Southasian countries, in American continent, Europe and Africa.This herb is available round the year hence it is an all season plant.

Tradition Health Benefits of Coriander

Coriander in its different forms is used in different traditional systems of medicines like Ayurveda, Unani and in Chinese medicine.

This spice is used as a carminative (which eliminates gas from the system), Sedative, (which induces sleep), anti-pyretic (fever reducing agent), Aphrodisiac (which promotes carnal activity), laxative (Which softens the stool), and anti-helminthic (which kills are eliminates the worms from intestine). It is also been found effective  in the management of diabetes. wherein the coriander stimulates the insulin secretion cells. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL). Coriander is also considered to be liver stimulant (which promotes and improves liver functions), In ancient times, the oil of coriander was used  to render medicines more palatable and it was also used to remove the after taste of medicine.

Nutritional Breakdown of Coriander

Two tbsp of ground coriander seeds contains 30 calories, 1.2 grams of protein 1.8 grams of fat, and 5.6 grams of carbohydrates (including 4 grams of fiber and 0 grams of sugar). That same 2 tbsp serving provides 68% of your daily vitamin K needs, 10% of iron, 8% of calcium and 4% of vitamin C.

Unani system of medicine coriander is used  in the disorders of respiratory, digestive and urinary systems owing to its properties.

• Coriander being a sedative is useful in the treatment of headache. The procedure to use this spice is to take about 1-2 grams of dhanya powder, mixed it with a gram of (lavender, which is also a good remedy in many of nervous system disorders) and few peppercorn, powder them and soak them in the night and after filtering, take the water in the morning on empty stomach (sugar or honey may be added to mask the bitter taste.) This is very useful in the management of headaches, particularly migraine.
• Coriander seeds powder soaked in water overnight, and the consumption of  filtered water in the morning helps in the control of blood sugar. Alternatively use of salads garnished with fresh coriander seeds will also be helpful.
• Grind paste of coriander when applied locally is useful in the skin disorders like allergic reactions,itching etc.
• Roasted coriander seeds when taken internally in  the dose of about 5 grams controls diaarrhoea either without blood or blood strained.
• In cold and cough, the coriander seed powder is mixed with tea powder and the tea thus prepared is very useful for the above ailments. In addition to cold and cough this tea also reduces the associated headache and fever.
• The coriander and its seeds are known to control high blood pressure. Powdered seed may be taken alone are can be mixed with other medicines and taken internally for this purpose.
• Coriander seeds water extract is used for gargling to treat mouth ulcers.
• Decoction of coriander seeds are a good remedy for the treatment of heavy periods among women.
• Decoction of coriander seeds is useful in intestinal colic (abdominal pain due to digestive problems).
• Coriander used as a supplement to control Vitamin A deficiency among children.
• Extract of coriander leaves mixed with rose oil can be applied as a soothing agent to relieve the burning and pain on the pimples on skin.
• Coriander when applied in the form of poultice on the painful (inflammatory) lesions works as an anti-inflammatory agents.
• Use of coriander is useful in lowering the increased blood pressure.

Coriander seeds are excellent source of minerals like iron,copper,calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium.  Copper is required for the production of red blood cells. Iron is essential for cell metabolism and red blood cell formation. Zinc is a co factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is utilized in the body as a co factor for the powerful anti-oxidant, enzyme, superoxide dismutase.

Coriander Water

How to make coriander water
To make coriander water, all you have to do is soak 1 tablespoon coriander seeds in 1 cup drinking water, overnight. In the morning, strain the seeds and drink the water.
You may dry the seeds and later use them in cooking, as usual.
Benefits of Coriander Water for overall health
Boosts immunity: Coriander is known to boost immunity, as the antioxidants present in coriander help in reducing free radical activity in the body. Keeping your body's first line of defense boosted can help fight many diseases, including COVID-19 disease, which is currently plaguing the world.
Helps in digestion and boosts weight loss: Coriander has certain digestive properties which have also made it a popular seed to be used in Iranian medicine for digestive troubles. Drinking coriander water in the morning can help improve digestion throughout the day, and boost metabolism. Both these properties can help aid the weight loss process.
Strengthens the hair: Coriander is known to be rich in vitamins like Vitamin K, C, and A. All these are very vital for hair strength and growth. Drinking coriander water in the morning can help reduce hair fall and hair breakage. Additionally, you can also apply coriander oil or hair masks.
Reduces acne, pigmentation and scars: Coriander is rich in iron, and has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties. Drinking coriander water in the morning can help you achieve a radiant glow, and give you clear, smooth skin.
Helps to flush out toxins: Coriander is a diuretic, and can therefore help you flush out the toxins from your body. Drinking coriander water in the morning can help you detox your system and start fresh.

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