<p>Coriander, a well-known ingredient in Indian kitchens, is used as dry seeds and fresh leaves. Not only does it add flavour to food, it is also very healthy. In fact, it has numerous dietary, therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. </p>.<p>Here are some: <br /><br />* Coriander seeds have high levels of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and volatile oils and are more potent than the leaves. They promote appetite and the secretion of gastric juices.<br /><br />* A glass of mild decoction of the seeds, taken regularly, reduces cholesterol while also stimulating kidney function. <br /><br />* Regular use of the seeds in different forms like tisane or rasam gives relief from cough, excessive thirst, stomach ache and indigestion.<br /><br />* For scanty urination, soak a teaspoon of these seeds overnight in a glass of water. Strain and drink the water first thing in the morning.<br /><br />* For ulcers in the mouth, mix a little of jeera and coriander seeds with sugar and chew slowly.<br /><br />* To get relief from gas or flatulence, put ½ a teaspoon of the powdered seeds in a betel leaf and chew slowly.<br /><br />* As a substitute for coffee or tea, roast a teaspoon each of coriander seeds, methi and jeera. Then, powder them and make a decoction. This is a revitalising drink.<br /><br />* To keep diabetes under control, wash and chop a few coriander leaves and let it soak in water overnight. The next morning, crush and strain them into a glass and drink. Taking this over a period of 45 days will show improvement. <br /><br />* A glass of fresh coriander juice a day can help you overcome deficiency of iron, vitamins A, B, I, B2 and C. <br /><br />* For digestive disorders like indigestion, dysentery and ulcerative colitis, a drink of 2/3 teaspoon of fresh coriander juice mixed in a glass of buttermilk is highly beneficial.<br /><br />* If you have dry skin and pimples, make paste with coriander juice and turmeric powder and apply.</p>
<p>Coriander, a well-known ingredient in Indian kitchens, is used as dry seeds and fresh leaves. Not only does it add flavour to food, it is also very healthy. In fact, it has numerous dietary, therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. </p>.<p>Here are some: <br /><br />* Coriander seeds have high levels of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and volatile oils and are more potent than the leaves. They promote appetite and the secretion of gastric juices.<br /><br />* A glass of mild decoction of the seeds, taken regularly, reduces cholesterol while also stimulating kidney function. <br /><br />* Regular use of the seeds in different forms like tisane or rasam gives relief from cough, excessive thirst, stomach ache and indigestion.<br /><br />* For scanty urination, soak a teaspoon of these seeds overnight in a glass of water. Strain and drink the water first thing in the morning.<br /><br />* For ulcers in the mouth, mix a little of jeera and coriander seeds with sugar and chew slowly.<br /><br />* To get relief from gas or flatulence, put ½ a teaspoon of the powdered seeds in a betel leaf and chew slowly.<br /><br />* As a substitute for coffee or tea, roast a teaspoon each of coriander seeds, methi and jeera. Then, powder them and make a decoction. This is a revitalising drink.<br /><br />* To keep diabetes under control, wash and chop a few coriander leaves and let it soak in water overnight. The next morning, crush and strain them into a glass and drink. Taking this over a period of 45 days will show improvement. <br /><br />* A glass of fresh coriander juice a day can help you overcome deficiency of iron, vitamins A, B, I, B2 and C. <br /><br />* For digestive disorders like indigestion, dysentery and ulcerative colitis, a drink of 2/3 teaspoon of fresh coriander juice mixed in a glass of buttermilk is highly beneficial.<br /><br />* If you have dry skin and pimples, make paste with coriander juice and turmeric powder and apply.</p>
