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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Conundrum sativum
FAMILY: Apiaceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Dried seeds are basically referred to as coriander while the fresh green leaves are marked as cilantro. Coriander seeds have a bitter or sweet flavour depending on how fresh they are. Dhania is high in minerals and antioxidants, which help to protect the body from sickness.
USES/BENEFITS/DISEASES
- Helps with digestive function.
- Stimulates the endocrine glands
- Assist in the reduction of high BP condition
- Can help to minimise disorders caused by vitamin C deficiency.
- Assists in the relief of arthritic pain and swelling.
- Chelating agent derived from nature.
PRECAUTIONS/ SIDE EFFECTS
- Coriander interacts with medications that enhance sensitivity to light and delay blood coagulation.
HOW TO USE
- To prevent cold, cough and digestion-related issues, make 20 ml. decoction prepared from 5 gm. coarse powder with sugar and turmeric powder thrice a day or use dhania powder as herbal tea every morning.
- To kill intestinal worms, take 3-5 gm. Coriander powder with jaggery twice a day for 5 days.
- Drink 20 ml. decoction prepared from coarse coriander powder with sugar and a pinch of salt frequently as a natural ORS.
- Drink 4-5 tsp of coriander decoction mixed in a glass of buttermilk before meals to treat indigestion, acidity, nausea and diarrhoea.
