Coriander is not typically thought of as an herbal medicine like ginseng or aloe vera or even a superfood with herbal benefits like Maca. The leaves of the plant are known as cilantro… and it’s very popular in Mexican food. However, this plants seeds are referred to as coriander, and coriander seeds are very nutritious, and have some beneficial medicinal properties that many folks are unaware of.

Coriander has almost a sweet scent to it, and has been used as a seasoning in foods for this reason. These days it is grown primarily in India, Pakistan, and some other regions around the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean region in particular is an excellent environment to farm fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. So coriander does well when growing here. Coriander leaves, commonly called cilantro, are full of nutrients such as water, fiber, carbs, even protiens and tiny amounts of fats. It also contains minerals and vitamins, including calcium, potassium, riboflaven, iron, and its loaded with vitamin C. So it’s a very potent source of nutrition and energy for people. 

Medicinally, coriander has been used to strenghten the stomach and aid in digestion, as well as help cleanse toxins and excess from the body via urination, and help to reduce a fever. Animal studies have shown it can be one of several good herbs for digestion. It also can act as an expectorant for removing phlegm, and can promote a feeling of coolness to one who is sick with fever. It has recently been studied with regards to lowering cholesterol, and the studies so far are promising, so this is one more medicinal ability of coriander. For these reasons it can be a great herb for heart health.

The juices from coriander seeds can be mixed with buttermilk, and then swallowed to help aid digestive and stomach disorders. Indigestion and nausea are two common ailments that coriander is used to treat, but some use it to relieve symptoms of more serious medical issues such as hepatitis, dysentery, and typhoid fever. The most predominant studies however show that the heart and cholesterol benefit coriander offers may be it’s best benefit of all. Coriander water is made by boiling dry coriander seeds, and then drinking the water they are boiled in once it has cooled. Be sure to strain the seeds out first before drinking.

Other possible uses for coriander include reducing menstrual flow, treating diarrhea, and treating acne and dry skin when it is mixed with tumeric. For skin issues like acne and dry skin, this mixture should be applied once a day after the affected area has been washed before bed. For these reasons, coriander has been one of many top herbal remedies in asia for many years

Of course, more study is needed before coriander can be endorsed as a substitute for modern medicine or other, more examined natural remedies for various ailments. But for now, it is an herb with excellent health benefits, as well as some very real medicinal value. This is the reason it has been used for thousands of years, by millions of people!

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