Benefits of Coriander

CORIANDER

 

Coriander is also known as: 

Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Coriandre, Coriandri Fructus, Coriander Essential Oil, Coriandrum sativum, Dhanyaka, Huile Essentielle de Coriandre... 

General Idea

Coriander is a plant. It is used especially in India as spice because it is well known that these spices are health friendly. it is used for taste and flaour. Also, it’s seed can be used as medicine. Coriander is used for digestion problems including  stomach problems, loss of appetite, hernia, nausea, diarrhea, bowel spasms, and intestinal gas. It is also used to treat  measles, hemorrhoids,  toothaches, worms, and joint pain, as well as infections caused by bacteria and fungus.

Some breast-feeding women use coriander to increase milk flow.

In foods, coriander is used as a culinary spice and to prevent food poisoning.

In manufacturing, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in medicines and tobacco and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps.

Coriander may lower blood sugar and help kill some parasites, but there currently isn't enough information to know how coriander might work for medicinal uses.

Uses & Effectiveness

• Constipation. Some research suggests that drinking a specific tea containing fennel, senna, licorice, orange peel, cassia cinnamon, coriander, and ginger for one month can reduce constipation in older people.
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When used along with usual treatment, taking 30 drops of a product containing lemon balm, spearmint, and coriander three times daily after meals for 8 weeks reduces stomach pain and discomfort in people with IBS.
• Stomach upset.
• Loss of appetite.
• Spasms.
• Intestinal gas (flatulence).
• Diarrhea.
• Bacterial or fungal infections.
• Measles.
• Hemorrhoids.
• Toothaches.
• Nausea.
• Painful hernia.
• Worms.
• Joint pain.
• Other conditions.

Side Effects & Safety

Coriander is safe in food amounts and possibly safe for most people when taken by mouth in appropriate medicinal amounts.

Coriander can cause some side effects, including allergic reactions and increased sensitivity to the sun. Increased sensitivity to the sun might put you at greater risk for sunburns and skin cancer. Avoid sunlight. Wear sun block and protective clothing outside, especially if you are light-skinned.

When coriander comes in contact with the skin, it can cause skin irritation and inflammation.

Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking coriander if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Allergies. People who are allergic to mugwort, aniseed, caraway, fennel, dill, or similar plants might have allergic reactions to coriander.

Diabetes. Coriander might lower blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes and take coriander, monitor your blood sugar levels closely.

Low blood pressure: Coriander might decrease blood pressure. This can cause blood pressure to go lower in people with low blood pressure. So use cautiously if you have low blood pressure or take medications to lower your blood pressure.

Surgery: Coriander might lower blood sugar. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during surgery. Stop using coriander at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Dose

The appropriate dose of coriander depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for coriander. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other  healthcare professional before using.