The Magic in Coriander
Filed Under Blog, Health, Natural Medicine |
Did you know that coriander and cilantro are the same plant? The spice coriander is the dried seeds from the plant while cilantro is the leaves from the plant. This is just the beginning of the magical world of coriander, that you may not have previously been introduced to.
Coriander has many health benefits in all its forms: leaves, dried, and essential oil form. It has been used for centuries to quell anxiety, dispel toxins from the body and stimulate circulation. In recent lab tests, on mice, coriander was shown to help break down bad cholesterol and eliminate it from the body while actually raising the good cholesterol. Europeans have used coriander for years to balance the blood sugar of diabetics while fresh cilantro leaves have been shown to inhibit ecoli growth and fight against Salmonella.
Because coriander removes toxins in the body, stimulates circulation, and prevents build up of fluid in the tissues - the essential oil is a great remedy for cellulite. Simply mix 10 - 12 drops of the essential oil with a carrier oil (almond oil is a good all purpose carrier oil) and massage on cellulite areas in a circular motion twice a day. This treatment has also been known to be good for stretch marks.
In addition to all of the medicinal benefits of coriander, this herb is also a good nutritional source. It is high in dietary fiber, iron, magnesium and manganese.
To relive anxiety drink a cup of coriander tea, if the taste is not your favorite add a little lemon to balance out the flavor.
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