Coriander

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Innumerable health benefits of Coriander

Coriander leaves are largely used for seasoning and in chutneys across india. Its seeds are also used in making regular indian dishes, giving them a distinct flavour and fragrance. What a lot of us might not know is that it has numerous health benefits.

Some of them are as follows.

1) Coriander assists in increasing milk flow for better breastfeeding.

2) As a culinary spice, it also negates any chance of food poisoning.

3) Essential oils cineole and linoleic acid which are present in coriander enable it to help reduce arthritis and rheumatism.

4) Coriander is also effective on conditions like swelling due to kidney malfunction or anemia.

5) It has antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, disinfectant and detoxifying properties which make it useful in curing skin problems like dryness, fungal infection and eczema.

6) It has certain acids which are said to be very effective in reducing levels of cholesterol in the blood, along with reducing the level of bad cholesterol all the while, raising the levels of good cholesterol.

7) Borneol and linalool found in coriander aid reducing diarrheas, digestion and proper functioning of liver. It also fights against salmonella bacteria

8) It is also used to prevent stomach disorders, vomiting and nausea.

9) Consumption of coriander assists in reducing blood pressure in many people suffering from hypertension.

10) Coriander also has antiseptic properties; it heals ulcers of the mouth and wounds.

11) Being high in iron content, coriander is highly beneficial for those suffering from anemia.

12) It protects against urinary tract infection.

13) Coriander is rich in phytonutrients and flavonoids too.

[Fran182716 Prediabetic]

Any large supermarket will sell fresh coriander either in a bag or living in a plant pot. I use it in cooking for flavour and aroma, had no idea of any health benefits

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How much of this do you need to ingest to be effective.can you get it in tablet form.Thanks Val

[Knotty]

"2) As a culinary spice, it also negates any chance of food poisoning."

Really?

"6) It has certain acids which are said to be very effective in reducing levels of cholesterol in the blood, along with reducing the level of bad cholesterol all the while, raising the levels of good cholesterol. "

A big debate on whether there is a cholesterol problem any way.