History and Origin
Coriander is an annual herbaceous plant from the family of Apiaceae or Umbelliferae. At temperatures above 4ºC degree it sprouts but the optimum temperature for genotypes with small fruits is 17-20 ºC degree and genotypes with larger fruits are 22-27 ºC degree. After increasing the length of the stem, coriander is sensitive to low temperatures but resistant to dryness. Its full flowering process is considerably longer in the cold and rainy weather, as a result the number of fruits is reduced or several fruits will have only one mericarp containing a grain. The coriander fruits are almost round and consist of two mericarps, each containing a grain. Mericarp is a part of the fruit which separates from each other at maturity. The coriander seeds are greenish-brown and very fragrant. There is little information about the primary origin of the coriander plant although it is generally said that the coriander is native to the southern regions of Europe and the western Mediterranean. Experts believe that its application dates back to at least 5000 BC. The name of coriander is derived from Greek words (Koros) means (insect) or (Koriannon) means (bug). German name "Wanzendill" and the Russian name "klopovnik" of this plant are derived from the German and Russian words to mean bug. This smell is caused by various aldehydes ingredients in the essential oil of the green plant. During the ripening time of the plant these aldehyde ingredients disappear. In some sources the foliage of coriander is called "cilantro" and its fragrant seeds are “coriander”.
Coriander Health Benefits
1. Calming Anxiety and Stress
Clinical applications of benzodiazepines are limited as anti-anxiety with its unwanted side effects. In traditional medicine of Iran coriander is recommended to relieve anxiety and insomnia.
In 2011, the study to test the anti-anxiety effect of aqueous extract of coriander seed in animal model was done and its result was published in IJRPC journal.
Anti-anxiety effect of aqueous extract of coriander seeds in doses of 50, 100 and 200 (mg/kg, intraperitoneal) in male Albino mice with the use of Elevated plus- maze test was experimented. The behavioral model of elevated plus- maze is a tool for measuring anxiety. In this behavioral model the aqueous extract showed anti-anxiety effect at the dose of 200 (mg/kg).
2. Antidepressant Properties
The study with the aim of examining possible mechanism of aqueous extract function of coriander seed on central nervous system of mice was done. Based on the results, coriander had effect of antidepressant- like and in the doses of 200 and 400 (mg/kg, orally) significantly reduced the immobility time during Tail Suspension Test (TST).
Diethyl ether extract of coriander seeds showed more significant antidepressant effect in comparison to aqueous extract.
The mechanism of function of coriander can be related to increase levels of noradrenaline and serotonin in hippocampus and frontal cortex of brain. This study in 2011 was done and its results were published in International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy.
3. Improving Sleep Quality
Extracts of aqueous, hydro-alcoholic and essential oil of coriander seeds have sedative- hypnotic activity. The extracts of aqueous, hydro-alcoholic and essential oil of coriander seeds (100, 200, 400 and 600 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) were used in male Albino mice, 30 minutes before injection of pentobarbital (calmative and hypnotic of short work, 40 mg/kg). Latency to sleep and duration of sleep were recorded. Aqueous extract prolonged the duration of sleep caused by pentobarbital at the doses of 200, 400 and 600 (mg/kg). Hydro-alcoholic extract in the doses of 400 and 600 (mg/kg) increased sleeping time caused by pentobarbital in comparing with undertreated group with saline. Essential oil increased duration of sleep caused by pentobarbital just in the dose of 600 (mg/kg).
4. Anticonvulsant
In 2000, the effects of anticonvulsants of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of coriander seeds in mice for evaluation of traditional application of this plant were studied and its results were published in journal of Archives of Iranian Medicine. The test of Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) was used to detect anticonvulsants effects.
Both aqueous and ethanolic extracts delayed the onset of clonic seizures (a kind of seizure) and anticonvulsants activity of extracts with the high dose (5 mg/kg) was similar to phenobarbital (a tablet to treat different types of epilepsy especially in children) at the dose of 20 mg/kg in PTZ test. The results emphasize that the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of coriander seeds have beneficial effect on seizure.
5. Anti-Microbial
Antibacterial effect of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of coriander different parts against different pathogenic 9 bacteria that separated (isolated) from urine, blood, stool and CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) of different patients was studied. Bacteria include Burkhella capacia, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Gemella morbillorum, α-Haemolytic streptococc, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis, Streptococcus pneumonia, and Salmonella typhi. Cold water extract of coriander seeds had inhibitory effect against some under experiment bacteria. On the other hand, ethanolic extracts of seeds, leaves and stems have shown a wide range of antibacterial activity and the highest values of inhibitory zone against Klebsiella pneumonia (Pneumonia) and Proteus mirabilis was recorded.
6. Improving Brain Function
It is believed that coriander can induce some degree of amnesia in a child whose mother consumes coriander during pregnancy. The study to evaluate the effect of coriander seed on learning in second generation mice was done and its results were published in journal of Psychology Research and Behavior Management in 2011. Ethanolic extract (2%) of coriander was dissolved in sunflower oil as a vehicle and injected to mother mice in dose of 100 (mg/kg, intraperitoneal) during lactation for 25 days at 5-day intervals. After feeding the baby`s mice with breast milk, their learning was evaluated. Although coriander extract showed negative effect in short term (1 hour) after training course, but enhanced mice learning in next evaluations (24 hours and 1 week after training course). As a result, coriander doesn’t improve learning during short term after training but learning can improve after use of coriander in the long term.
7. Increasing Antioxidant Activity
The effect of pre-feeding of coriander seed powder (CSP) at 10% level was investigated on oxidative stress induced by Hexa-chloro cyclohexane (HCH) in rat liver and its results were published in Nutrition Research in 2001. The pre-feeding of CSP reduced the increase in conjugated dienes (CDS), hydro peroxide and Malone dialdehyde (MDA) caused by HCH in liver. The reported results inferred antioxidant effect of coriander seeds against formation free radicals caused by HCH in rat liver.
In another study antioxidant effect of coriander seeds in rats fed with high lipid diet was considered. Significant reduction in levels of lipid peroxides, free fatty acids and glutathione in comparing with control group was observed, while increased antioxidant enzymes activity.
8. Regulating Blood Cholesterol Levels
The hypolipidemic and antioxidant action of coriander cholesterol-fed rabbits was investigated. They were fed with cholesterol (500 mg/kg body weight, daily) for 120 days, and the levels of total cholesterol level, phospholipid, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol level and VLDL cholesterol level increased, while LDL cholesterol level ratio significantly reduced than control group. Changes in antioxidant parameters accompanied by an increase in liver lipid peroxidation and a decrease in glutathione (GSH) and catalase activity. After treatment with methanol extract (70%) of coriander at the dose of 500 (mg/kg, body weight, daily), the level of lipid peroxidation was reduced, while glutathione content and catalase activity were increased. After consumption of coriander a reduction in serum lipid profile and elevated HDL ratio was observed. In rabbits fed with coriander extract, fecal excretion of cholesterol and phospholipids increased.
9. Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-inflammation potential of coriander oil was investigated in the ultraviolet (UV) erythema test in vivo. The ultraviolet (UV) erythema test is one of the most common methods for assessing the anti-inflammatory ability of topical skin products in vivo. 40 volunteers took part in this study. The test areas behind the body were exposed to ultraviolet -B radiation (UV-B) at a specified dose. After that the areas were under treated with Lipolotion containing 0.5 or 1% coriander oil for 47 hours. Hydrocortisone (1%) and Betamethasone Valerate (0.1%) used in placebo group as positive control sample. The effect of test materials on erythema (abnormal skin redness in some cases like inflammation) caused by UV radiation was evaluated after 48 hours. Additionally, skin tolerance was evaluated against the tested products on non-irradiated skin. In comparing with placebo, Lipolotion contains 0.5% of coriander oil significantly reduced erythema caused by ultraviolet, but its effect was not as high as hydrocortisone. The skin`s tolerance to both concentrations of coriander oil was excellent.
10. Anti-Pain
The study on coriander role in acute and chronic pain with formalin test method in mice was done and its results were published in Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Science in 2004.
In this study 35 male Albino mice at 5 groups were used. Coriander extracts (100 and 200 mg/kg) or saline was injected intraperitoneal 30 minutes before formalin test. The formalin test. Indices of signs of pain were licking and foot elevation for assessment of acute pain (first 5 minutes) and chronic pain (15 to 40 minutes) after the injection of formalin 5% (25 µL) in the right paw of the animal. Based on the results coriander extract had pain killer effect on acute and chronic pain in both doses but the higher dose was more effective. Therefore, coriander extract can balance acute and chronic pain caused by formalin injection.
11. Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
Coriander seeds are used as traditional drug to treat diabetes. Antioxidant property and free radicals scavenging property of seeds was studied in laboratory condition and also the effect of seed consumption on oxidative stress in diabetic rat`s kidney induced by Strepotozotocin was considered. The incorporation of seed powder in the diet resulted in a significant drop in blood glucose level and increased insulin levels in diabetic rats. At the same time beneficial effect on oxidant -antioxidant balance in kidney was observed. The addition of coriander seed powder not only inhibited the peroxidation injury process but also significantly reactivated the antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant levels in diabetic rats. Also the "scavenging activity" of seeds against superoxidase and hydroxyl radicals in a concentration dependent manner were showed. Studies have shown that degeneration of pancreatic islets in diabetic rats under treatment with coriander powder also decreased. The results have shown that coriander seeds in addition to antihyperglycemic properties, also have antioxidant properties.
12. Improving Cardiovascular System Function
The preventive effects of coriander on cardiac damage were evaluated in male rats using the isoproterenol (a kind of cardiac drug) cardiovascular toxicity model and its results were published in journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology. Rats were pretreated with methanolic extract of coriander seeds in the doses of 100, 200 or 300 (mg/kg, orally) for 30 days and after that and in the last two days they were given isoproterenol (85 mg/kg body weight). In rats treated with isoproterenol increased lipid peroxidation, decreased levels of endogenous antioxidants and ATPases in cardiac tissue along with increased plasma lipids and markers of cardiac damage were observed. In rats with pretreatment with coriander (doses of 200 and 300 mg/kg body weight), all of these changes significantly prevented or resisted. The results showed that methanolic extract of coriander can prevent myocardial infarction (heart attack).
13. Alleviating Peptic Ulcer Disease
The effect of pretreatment with coriander on gastric mucosal injury caused by sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, ethanol, indomethacin and accumulation of gastric acid secretions due to pylorus ligation (stomach outflow obstruction) in rats was investigated. pretreatment at oral doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg was protected against stomach ulcer and accumulation of stomach acid secretions caused by pylorus ligation.
Protective effect against injury caused by ethanol on stomach tissue can be due to the free-radical scavenging property of different antioxidant ingredients (linalool, flavonoids, coumarins, catechins, terpenes and poly phenolic ingredients) in coriander.
14. Improving Liver Function
The effect of coriander powder (CSP) on oxidative stress caused by dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) and toxicity in rats was investigated. Rats kept under treatment for 12 weeks. The results showed that consumption of DMH leads to increase liver lipid peroxidation related to reduce in levels of glutathione (GSH), activity of super oxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase and glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase.
The mix of coriander seed powder of 10% and dimethyl hydrazine (DMH), significantly reduced Malone di aldehyde (MDA) in liver tissue in comparing with rats just consumed dimethyl hydrazine. Reduction in activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase caused by DMH was normalized with consumption of coriander seed powder of 10%. The mix (combine) of coriander seed powder and dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) significantly reduced Malone di aldehyde and increased the activity of catalase than control group.
Coriander seeds had beneficial effects through reduction of oxidative stress caused by dimethyl hydrazine and increasing amount of detoxification – antioxidant factors in tissues.
The effect of coriander powder (CSP) on oxidative stress caused by dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) and toxicity in rats was investigated. Rats kept under treatment for 12 weeks. The results showed that consumption of DMH leads to increase in hepatic lipid peroxidation related to reduce in levels of glutathione (GSH), activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase and glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase.
The coadministration of coriander seed powder (10%) and dimethyl hydrazine (DMH), significantly reduced Malone dialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissue in comparing with rats just consumed dimethyl hydrazine. Reduction in activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase caused by DMH was normalized with consumption of coriander seed powder (10%). The coadministration of coriander seed powder and dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) significantly reduced Malone dialdehyde and increased the activity of catalase than control group.
Coriander seeds had beneficial effects through reduction of oxidative stress caused by dimethyl hydrazine and increasing amount of detoxification – antioxidant agents in tissues.
15. Diuretic
The acute diuretic activity of aqueous extract of coriander seed in rats was evaluated. Aqueous extract of coriander seed was administered through continuous intravenous injection (120 minutes) into wistar rats under anesthesia at two doses (40 and 100 mg/kg). Furosemide (10 mg/kg) a standard diuretic drug was used as a reference drug. Excretion of water and electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride) in urine and glomerular filtration rate (equal to creatinine excretion) were determined. The crude aqueous extract of coriander seeds increased the amount of urine output, electrolyte excretion and glomerular filtration rate in a dose- dependent method. The function of furosemide was higher as a "diuretic" and saluretic (salts repulsive by the urine). The mechanism of action of plant extract seems to be similar to the mechanism of furosemide action.
16. Preventing Skin Aging and Repairing Damaged Skin
The protective effect of coriander against ,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced CD-like skin lesions was studied in mice. Coriander use in doses of 0.5- 1 % on the dorsal skin of mice inhibited the development of skin lesions like to contact dermatitis (CD). Coriander inhibited the progression of this skin lesion in mice by regulating immune mediators and it can be an effective alternative treatment for contact diseases.
17. Increasing Fertility
The effect aqueous extract of coriander seeds on fertility in female rats was studied that including effects on oestrus cycle (the time it takes for the female to be fertilized), implantation, loss of embryo, abortions, teratogenicity and serum progesterone levels on days 5, 12 and 20 of pregnancy. The extract at doses of 250 and 500 (mg/kg, orally) in a dose-dependent manner caused significant anti-implantation effect but did not cause complete abortion. Treatment of animals during the eighth to twelfth and twelfth to twentieth day of pregnancy did not have any significant abortion activity. There was no significant change in the weight and length of the embryos of the rats treated with coriander extract and no abnormalities were observed in the organs of the offsprings. The extracts significantly reduced serum progesterone levels on the fifth day of pregnancy which could be responsible for the anti-implantation effect of coriander extract.
18. Regulating Irregular Heartbeat
The anti-arrhythmia ability of coriander seeds was evaluated in tachycardia (fast heart beat rate) caused by barium chloride and bradycardia (heart beat rate reduction) caused by potassium chloride in rats. Heart beat rate and electrocardiogram were recorded during the trial period. The changes in the biological biochemical biomarkers of the heart were also the parameters studied. In the groups of positive control (barium chloride), cardiac biomarkers significantly increased in serum. Study was done in two phases of "curative" and "preventive". In both of curative and preventive, in under treatment group with coriander seeds the levels of enzymes and cardiac biomarkers, that were increased with the use of coriander seeds, significantly reduced. Electrocardiogram pattern showed that the studied plant has very good anti-arrhythmia ability in healing phase. The anti-arrhythmic ability in preventive phase was also promising, but it was less than the phase of curative. The treatment rats with coriander (100 mg/kg body weight) normalized heart beat rate and reduced heart arrhythmia (disorder in heart rhythm).
19. Anti-cancer
The biochemical effect of coriander seeds on lipid parameters in colon cancer caused by 1, 2- dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) in rats was studied. (11) The biochemical effects of coriander seeds (coriander seeds powder 10% added to the diet) on tissue lipid parameters in rats with colon cancer caused by 1, 2- dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) after 15 weeks and 30 weeks were studied. Diet contains coriander just during the initial 15 weeks of consumption of carcinogenic substance gave to rats. (12)
In this study in the group of DMH (control group) reduction in cholesterol concentration, cholesterol to phospholipid ratio and significant increasing of phospholipid level in comparing with consumer group of coriander was observed. The coriander- fed group had an enormous increase in Fecal dry weight, fecal neutral sterols and bile acids compared to the DMH group. Therefore, coriander plays a protective role against harmful effects of lipid metabolism in colon cancer as experimental.
20. Improving Neurocognitive Function
In 2013 inhalation effect of volatile oil of coriander (1% and 3%, daily, for 12 days) on spatial memory function in Alzheimer`s rats model was investigated and its results were published in journal of Physiology & Behavior. Exposure to coriander volatile oil had positive effects on spatial memory formation in Alzheimer`s rats. By examining the oxidative stress markers in hippocampus tissue of Alzheimer`s rats, there was a significant increase in the specific activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and decreased glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity with elevation Malone dialdehyde (MDA) level. Coriander volatile oil significantly reduced the specific activities of SOD and LDH enzymes and increased GPX activity and balanced the increasing of MDA level.
Based on these results we can say the inhalation of coriander volatile oil reduces spatial memory disorder through reduction of oxidative stress in rat hippocampus.
21. Promoting Weight Loss
Coriander seeds are traditionally used to reduce cholesterol level. In a study cholelithiasis (gallbladder stone) was created in Albino mice by feeding them with a high-fat diet for 8 weeks. Coriander seed powder by 10% added high-fat diet of under treatment group. Percentage of weight gain, total cholesterol levels and grade of gallbladder cholesterol stone in animals were analyzed. Coriander seeds were effective on reducing creation of gallbladder cholesterol stone, prevention of high cholesterol level and excessive weight gain in tested animal samples. The results of this study were published in Adv Res Gastroentero Hepato in 2018.
What Are Coriander Side Effects?
1. When taken by mouth: Coriander is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts and POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in appropriate medicinal amounts.
2. 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.
3. Diabetes. Coriander might lower blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes and take coriander, monitor your blood sugar levels closely.
4. Low blood pressure: Coriander might decrease blood pressure. This could cause blood pressure to go to low in people with low blood pressure. Use cautiously if you have low blood pressure or take medications to lower your blood pressure.
5. 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.
6. Allergies. People who are allergic to mugwort, aniseed, caraway, fennel, dill, or similar plants might have allergic reactions to coriander.
- 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 sunblock 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.
Generally, every person may be allergic to certain herbs and spices. This sensitivity must be first diagnosed by the person and secondarily by the physician. However, these allergic reactions do not cause chronic or acute side effects, and after identifying the allergenic plant and removing it from the diet, allergy-related complications will be eliminated. No company or product can be aware of the allergic reactions of different bodies in advance. The body's incompatibility with one or more specific herbs rarely occurs, but consumers may encounter it anyway.
Nutritional Information
Coriander seeds contain nearly 11 g of starch, 20 g of fat, 11 g of protein, and nearly 30 g of crude fiber per 100 g.
Coriander Daily Dosage
- The average daily dose is 3.0 gm of herb. The single dose is 1 gm.
- The traditional dose of seed powder is from 1 g to 5 g, three times per day. This translates to a 14 to 71 mg/kg dose, three times per day, for a 150-pound individual.
The infusion is prepared by pouring 150 ml of boiling water over 2 tsp. of crushed herb and straining after 15 minutes.
Bioactive Compounds
1. Lipids
- Fatty acids (Petroselinic, Linoleic, Oleic, Palmitic, Stearic, Palmitoleic, Alpha-Linolenic and Arachidic acids);
-Sterols (Stigmasterol and Beta-sitosterol);
- Tocols: Tocopherol (Gamma-Tocopherol, Delta-tocopherol and Alpha-Tocopherol), Tocotrienol (Gamma-Tocotrienol, Alpha-Tocotrienol and Delta-tocotrienol).
2. Essential Oils
- Main Components: Linalool, Alpha-Pinene, Gamma-Terpinene, Geranyl Acetate, Camphor, Geraniol.
- Minor Components: Beta-Pinene, Camphene, Myrcene, Limonene, etc.
3. Water-Soluble Constituents
Monoterpenoids, Monoterpenoid Glycosides, Monoterpenoid Glucoside Sulfates and two aromatic compound glycosides.
4. Polyphenols
Phenolic acids (Gallic, Chlorogenic, Caffeic, Vanillic, p-coumaric, Ferulic, Rosmarinic, o-coumaric, Trans-Hydroxycinnamic, Salicylic and Trans-cinnamic acids), Flavonoids (Quercetin-3-rhamnoside, Rutin Trihydrate, Luteolin, Quercetin Dihydrate, Resorcinol, Kaempferol, Naringin, Apigenin, Flavone and Coumarine).
Best Time to Consume
One fresh cup of infusion between meals.
Possible Drug Interactions
1. Antidiabetes drugs: Coriander might lower blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking coriander in medicinal amounts along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed. Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide ,insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol) and tolbutamide (Orinase).
2. Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs): Coriander might decrease blood pressure. Taking coriander in medicinal amounts along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low. Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.
3. Sedative medications (CNS depressants): Coriander might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Using coriander in medicinal amounts along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness. Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal) and zolpidem (Ambien).
Traditional Use
All parts of coriander are edible; although, each has a very distinct flavor and perfume and applications. In northern Pakistan, whole coriander plant is a traditional medicine used to treat flatulence, dysentery (bloody diarrhea), diarrhea, cough, stomach discomforts, jaundice and vomiting.
In traditional Indian medicine coriander is used in cases of digestive disorders, respiratory and urinary system disorders because coriander has activities of sudorific, diuretic, soothing abdominal bloating (carminative) and stimulator. In turkey the brewed of seeds is used as digestive tract and carminative and to increase appetite. Coriander is also one of the medicine plants that has traditionally been used as a drug for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and also in some countries such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Morocco the brewed of coriander seeds is used as anti-diabetes. Despite the use of coriander leaves in the treatment of diabetes which is also recommended in traditional Iranian medicine the mechanism of control of high blood sugar in diabetics is not well defined. In Ayurveda medicine regular use of coriander seeds is used to reduce blood lipid levels, to treat arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. In Moroccan Pharmacopoeia and Palestine coriander has traditionally been introduced as a diuretic or for the treatment of urinary tract infections. In traditional Iranian medicine the use of coriander to prevent seizure, anxiety and insomnia has a long history.
Some Questions about Coriander
Can we drink coriander seed water daily?
Yes. You can drink coriander seed water (infusion) every day for 6 to 8 consecutive weeks. For more information, see the “Coriander Daily Dosage” section.
How do you take coriander seeds in water?
- To make hot infusion, soak 2 tsp. of crushed coriander seeds in 150 ml of boiling water, straining after 15 minutes.
- To make cold infusion, soak 2 tsp. of crushed coriander seeds in 1 cup of drinking water for at least 8 hours.
Why is coriander good for you?
8 surprising benefits of coriander seeds include:
- Alleviating peptic ulcer disease
- Improving liver function
- Promoting weight loss
- Diuretic
- Regulating blood glucose levels
- Regulating blood cholesterol levels
- Calming anxiety and stress
- Improving brain function
Also, coriander was approved for loss of appetite and dyspeptic complaints by the German Commission E.
Are coriander and cilantro the same thing?
Coriander is also known as Chinese parsley, dhania, or cilantro. In some sources, the foliage of coriander is called cilantro, while its fragrant dried fruits and seeds are called coriander.
Who should not eat coriander?
Before drinking coriander seed tea, consult your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
During pregnancy and breast-feeding, people with low blood pressure, and diabetic.
