Coriander Leaves

Additional Details

Coriander or Chinese parsley or cilantro is an aromatic herb native to Western Asia and southern Europe.More popularly, it is called “hara dhaniya” or “dhaniya” in local terms. It belongs to the genus Coriandrum. Its leaves are lacy, shiny, soft and thin, and bear a pungent smell. All plant parts are edible. It is used for culinary purposes round the world. Its oil is known to be used in perfumes and to mask the smell of red meat by Ancient Greeks and Romans. Coriander leaves are popularly used in cooking and garnishing.Apart from its culinary uses, it has been found to contain plant-derived chemicals compounds, which help fighting against various diseases. The roots, leaves and stems of the plant have been found to contain carminative and antiseptic properties. 

Health Benefits:

1. Clears up skin – the leaves are disinfectant, antifungal, detoxifying, antioxidant and antiseptic. All these properties are enough for clearing up any skin disorder.

2. Treats diarrhea – essential oils of coriander contain Linalool and Borneol, both of which aid in proper liver functioning and improving digestion, thus help in reducing diarrhea.

3.Clears mouth ulcers and freshens breath – coriander contains a potent antiseptic called citronelol. It also contains many components that have antibacterial and healing properties.

4. Lowers cholesterol – coriander contains various acids, including linoleic acid, palmitic acid, ascorbic acid, oleic acid and stearic acid. All these acids are very useful in reducing cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, especially the bad cholesterol.

5. Lowers blood pressure (BP) – for people suffering from hypertension, consuming coriander is a boon.

6. Kicks off anemia – high iron content of coriander makes it worth including in the food.

7. Anti-allergic – anti-histamine properties of coriander helps in reducing uncomfortable affects and symptoms of seasonal allergies and fever.

8. Promotes bone health – rich source of calcium, coriander leaves are known to protect the bone integrity.

9. Stimulates digestion – rich aroma of coriander essential oils triggers both digestive and secretive enzymes.