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Natural remedies: benefits of Coriander
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ChilliBreeze
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Coriander holds a prominent position in the Indian kitchen. Coriander leaves are used to garnish various lentils and curry preparations. Coriander seeds, too, flavor many an Indian recipe with their richness.
But beyond delighting our senses, coriander also possesses numerous therapeutic properties. Want to know what they are?
Coriander was my grandma’s Number 1 remedy for gas/colic. Combined with grandma’s confidence in her "solution", the seeds worked like magic, eliminating any or all symptoms within minutes.
Today, coriander is my Number 1 gas buster. I’ve also noticed that coriander seems to enhance digestion. Coriander is used in Ayurveda as a digestive aid.
But mind you I’m not the only one who swears by the benefits of coriander. Recent scientific research is also confirming several long-believed health-enhancing properties of coriander.
Source of dietary fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants:
Coriander is a rich source of dietary fiber and nutrients, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. In addition, it supplies antioxidants that assist the body in various ways. In what ways, did you ask? Well, it boosts your immunity, fights aging, counters health-damaging free radicals, and much more. (I’m sure my grandma said the same things; the only problem was her vocabulary wasn’t as sophisticated.)
Anti-diabetic and anti-cholesterol properties:
Coriander is known to lower blood sugar by stimulating the secretion of insulin. As a matter of fact, in Europe it is called an "anti-diabetic" plant. It also helps the heart by lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol. Readers, do take this to heart.
Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties:
Coriander’s anti-inflammatory properties are used in treating arthritis. Here’s a remedy you can use to get relief from the ailment. Boil ground coriander seeds with water and drink the concoction. Feel a lot better? Well, I told you so. Coriander can also be used to treat bacterial and fungal infections.
Too good to be true, you may say? But what delights the palate isn’t necessarily bad for health – as coriander shows. Grand moms were experts at getting the taste-health combination right. We can be, too. Experiment a little. But don’t stop at that. Remember to spread the word. Do contribute your own insights and home remedies.
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