CORIANDER
In Ayurvedic medicine, coriander is specifically
recommended for balancing the Pitta dosha, (“fire”) and to remedy hot
inflammatory conditions, notably in the digestive tract. In India the lashings of
fresh coriander leaf are used in their food for both to prevent and remedy
symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, wind, colic and diarrhoea. Coriander enhances
appetite and improves digestion and absorption of nutrients and with its
relaxant and anti-inflammatory effect in the gut, to relieve spasm, griping,
gastritis and nervous dyspepsia. The seeds are often combined with laxatives to
prevent any griping in digestive track. The relaxant effects of coriander, due
to its high volatile oil content seen in the digestive tract are also apparent
in the uterus, helping to relieve menstrual problems, particularly period pain.
The cooling effects of coriander make it an
excellent remedy for urinary disorders. Taken in warm decoction it helps to
resolve urinary tract infections swiftly. The diuretic effect of coriander goes
some way to explain its cooling and cleansing effect. It is also a favorite remedies for reducing menopausal
heat and flushes, as an adjunct to other hormone balancing herbs, is coriander
water.
They are definitely strengthening and revitalizing,
and renowned for clearing the mind and improving memory when taken regularly.
Through their beneficial action in the liver and digestive tract they can
lessen the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
HOW
TO CONSUME CORIANDER
Place 3 dessertspoonfuls of coriander seeds in a cup
fill it with cold water and leave overnight. Strain and drink first thing in
the morning.
Coriander is easy to grow in the garden or in pots
on your patio or windowsill. Indians use coriander seeds in most of their
curries, you can also use coriander in summer salads, cold soups, potato dishes
and vegetable juices, which will scintillates your taste buds and also improve
your health and youthfulness.
Reference –
http://annemcintyre.com/articles/coriander/
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