Coriander is a plant Both the leaves and fruit seeds of coriander are used as food and medicine However the term coriander is typically used to refer to the fruit Coriander leaves are usually referred to as cilantro In the following sections the term coriander will be used to describe the fruit Coriander is taken by mouth for stomach and intestinal problems including upset stomach nausea diarrhea intestinal gas constipation and irritable bowel syndrome IBS It is also taken by mouth for convulsions insomnia anxiety and to treat infections caused by bacteria and fungus Coriander is also taken by mouth for diabetes worms and joint pain and swelling Some breast feeding women use coriander to increase milk flow In foods coriander is used as a culinary spice and to prevent food poisoning In manufacturing coriander is used as a flavoring agent in medicines and and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps We all have heard from our grandmothers to include coriander in our meals for healthy eyes This is because coriander leaves contain an excellent amount of Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E and carotenoids which can help promote good vision Coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E and both these nutrients along with Vitamin A can help improve your immune system gradually Vitamin C can make white blood cells work effectively and also help in the absorption of iron The bright green colour of coriander is due to the presence of antioxidants which can help promote enzyme activity Thus it stimulates insulin secretion which can lower blood sugar levels Adding coriander to every meal or drinking coriander infused water daily may be beneficial for the person suffering from high blood sugar levels In today s lifestyle every third person is suffering from high cholesterol problems Regular consumption of coriander leaves may help reduce LDL bad cholesterol and improve HDL good cholesterol Coriander leaves are blessed with generous amounts of bone enriched minerals like calcium manganese magnesium and phosphorus The anti inflammatory function of the coriander also protects the bone from arthritis related pain Being a powerhouse of iron Vitamin E and Vitamin A it fights against the free radicals that can damage the skin Coriander also acts as a remedy for oily skin due to its ability to absorb excess oil It is also an antimicrobial antiseptic and antifungal agent that can help soothe and cool the skin In a number of studies coriander extract was found to protect cells in the brain from damage and also improve memory in mice This may be due to the coriander s anti inflammatory properties since most forms of brain degeneration are triggered by inflammation Another surprising benefit in mice was that coriander extract was as effective at treating anxiety symptoms as existing anxiety medications

Coriander is a plant Both the leaves and fruit seeds of coriander are used as food and medicine However the term coriander is typically used to refer to the fruit Coriander leaves are usually referred to as cilantro In the following sections the term coriander will be used to describe the fruit Coriander is taken by mouth for stomach and intestinal problems including upset stomach nausea diarrhea intestinal gas constipation and irritable bowel syndrome IBS It is also taken by mouth for convulsions insomnia anxiety and to treat infections caused by bacteria and fungus Coriander is also taken by mouth for diabetes worms and joint pain and swelling Some breast feeding women use coriander to increase milk flow In foods coriander is used as a culinary spice and to prevent food poisoning In manufacturing coriander is used as a flavoring agent in medicines and and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps We all have heard from our grandmothers to include coriander in our meals for healthy eyes This is because coriander leaves contain an excellent amount of Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E and carotenoids which can help promote good vision Coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E and both these nutrients along with Vitamin A can help improve your immune system gradually Vitamin C can make white blood cells work effectively and also help in the absorption of iron The bright green colour of coriander is due to the presence of antioxidants which can help promote enzyme activity Thus it stimulates insulin secretion which can lower blood sugar levels Adding coriander to every meal or drinking coriander infused water daily may be beneficial for the person suffering from high blood sugar levels In today s lifestyle every third person is suffering from high cholesterol problems Regular consumption of coriander leaves may help reduce LDL bad cholesterol and improve HDL good cholesterol Coriander leaves are blessed with generous amounts of bone enriched minerals like calcium manganese magnesium and phosphorus The anti inflammatory function of the coriander also protects the bone from arthritis related pain Being a powerhouse of iron Vitamin E and Vitamin A it fights against the free radicals that can damage the skin Coriander also acts as a remedy for oily skin due to its ability to absorb excess oil It is also an antimicrobial antiseptic and antifungal agent that can help soothe and cool the skin In a number of studies coriander extract was found to protect cells in the brain from damage and also improve memory in mice This may be due to the coriander s anti inflammatory properties since most forms of brain degeneration are triggered by inflammation Another surprising benefit in mice was that coriander extract was as effective at treating anxiety symptoms as existing anxiety medications