Coriander leaves are like permanent members of our kitchen.Just by taking name of coriander leaves, green and soft leaves comes in front of our eyes.Coriander leaves are what we get after sowing coriander seeds.This bush grows 15-20 inch tall.It also flowers.The flowers are umbrella shaped.
Coriander seeds are formed from these.Coriander leaves do not last for a long time.If it is kept in refrigerator it can last for 3-4 days.But while keeping inside it should not be wet otherwise it will be decayed soon.Coriander leaves are available whole year but the coriander leaves growing in winter are more fresh and the production is also too good.The price of coriander leaves comes down in winter.The leaves are more greenish and dense.While using it should be properly cleaned.We can also grow coriander leaves in pots by sowing the coriander seeds and use leaves whenever we want.It has the quality of digestion and helpful in heat diseases.It helps in water retention.It is anti-bacterial, fungal and also anti-viral.It is anti-inflammatory also.It is used mainly for garnishing dishes.It is also used in curries, vegetables, salads and in buttermilk.Its juice is also beneficial.
Nutritional value :
Coriander leaves contains Sodium, Potassium, Carbohydrates, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin A and C.
Medicinal uses :
- Coriander is used in many eye related problems.In conjunctivitis eyes become red and starts paining.A liquid like puss comes from the eyes.There are other eye diseases which causes infection and swelling of eyes.In such problems coriander juice should be used.It is used since ancient era.Take fresh juice and put two drops in both eyes.Close your eyes for five minutes.For sometime it pains.Repeat this after 3-4 hours.Infection as well as swelling gets reduced.Pain in the eyes also slows down.Vitamin A provides energy to our eyes.It also contains two substances Lutein and Zea xanthin which protects our eyes.These avoids harmful ultra violet rays.Our eyesight becomes sharp due to coriander.Drivers, firemen, people working on computers and such other people should eat coriander leaves regularly.
- Coriander leaves has the quality of DI-uretic.Harmful toxins are removed through urine.Some side effects of medicines accumulates harmful water in body cells.Coriander helps to remove this water.It cures kidney related problems.Coriander leaves cleans properly our urinary system.It reduces the swelling where water gets accumulated.Take half cup of coriander juice two times in a day and also add a small pinch of dry ginger powder to eat.
- Due to various infections our body has to undergo through skin diseases.Bacterias and viruses damage our skin.Various reactions taking place in our body creates toxins which should be removed as soon as possible.If this does not happen then skin problems occur.There are hormonal changes in teenagers and their wrong diet plans also give rise to pimples and acne.In all these skin problems make pate of coriander leaves and turmeric.Apply this mixture at least three times in a week.Drink half cup of coriander juice by by adding one tablespoon of turmeric into it.It removes all toxins from our body.Our skin starts glowing and there is proper circulation of blood.
- Coriander leaves is the best tonic for our stomach.Muscles of our stomach works fine due to coriander leaves.This helps in digestion of food.If fats and proteins are there in our diet then we should definitely eat coriander leaves with it as it easily digests fats and proteins.Coriander leaves remove gas problems.Take half cup of coriander leaves and add small pinch of black salt to it.It helps to cure stomach related problems.
- Pregnant women, kids and older people need to take proper care of bones.These people should maintain the proper intake of calcium in our body.For stronger bones calcium is needed.And for absorption of calcium we need vitamin K, Phosphorus and vitamin C are essential.Due to deficiency of these our bones bones become brittle and bones starts paining.For all these problems coriander leaves are very useful.Take half of coriander leaves juice daily.It also makes our teeth and nails strong.