Cilantro A Tonic With Many Benefits
Cilantro is a popular Mediterranean herb used in cooking and an effective tonic with many benefits. Cilantro is a leafy green herb is used in many of the worlds cuisines, the seeds are known as coriander. Cilantro leaves are similar to parsley leaves, but lighter green and more aromatic.
Cilantro is a perennial herb with tender green fruits, which have a sweet-smelling aroma. They turn a brownish yellow when ripe. Cilantro flourishes in black soil and arid regions like the Mediterranean.
You can find cilantro in Indian, Mexican, Chinese and even your local grocery stores. Cilantro leaves contain protein, fat, minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and water. The juice is rich with vitamin A, B1, B2, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, sodium, potassium, and oxalic acid.
The leaves work as stimulants and tonics. They are often used to strengthen the stomach and support digestion, boost secretion and discharge of urine and help in the removal of phlegm. Cilantro leaves act as an aphrodisiac, the seeds decrease fever, and give a feeling of coolness.
Dry Cilantro is used to treat diarrhea. The seeds are acknowledged to ease excessive menstrual flow. An effective remedy for pimples is to mix a teaspoon of coriander juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. The blend should be applied to the face after washing every night before going to bed.
Cilantro water is used to help lower blood cholesterol. Boil the dry coriander seeds and strain them after cooling. It makes a descent tasting tea. Traditionally, freshly dried cilantro has been made into an eye-wash, and used in treating the burning and pain of conjunctivitis.
The leaves and soft stems of coriander plants are used in chutneys, sauces, curries and soups. The oil is used for flavoring and in medicine. Dried coriander is an important ingredient of curry powder and is also used in pickling spices, seasoning, and for flavoring spirits, for the most part, gin. Dry coriander should be used in moderation by people with bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Chutney is a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, usually involving a fresh, chopped primary vegetable or fruit with added seasonings.
To make a cilantro chutney, start with a bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, wash well and cut off any hard stems, keep the soft ones. Puree with 1-2 cloves of peeled garlic, and 1 green chilli or de-seeded jalopeno. Puree until smooth. Add salt and the juice of half a lemon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. This recipe has many variations; this is one of the simplest.
Taking into account its healing properties, its no surprise coriander is frequently used both internally and externally. - 17273
Cilantro is a perennial herb with tender green fruits, which have a sweet-smelling aroma. They turn a brownish yellow when ripe. Cilantro flourishes in black soil and arid regions like the Mediterranean.
You can find cilantro in Indian, Mexican, Chinese and even your local grocery stores. Cilantro leaves contain protein, fat, minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and water. The juice is rich with vitamin A, B1, B2, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, sodium, potassium, and oxalic acid.
The leaves work as stimulants and tonics. They are often used to strengthen the stomach and support digestion, boost secretion and discharge of urine and help in the removal of phlegm. Cilantro leaves act as an aphrodisiac, the seeds decrease fever, and give a feeling of coolness.
Dry Cilantro is used to treat diarrhea. The seeds are acknowledged to ease excessive menstrual flow. An effective remedy for pimples is to mix a teaspoon of coriander juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. The blend should be applied to the face after washing every night before going to bed.
Cilantro water is used to help lower blood cholesterol. Boil the dry coriander seeds and strain them after cooling. It makes a descent tasting tea. Traditionally, freshly dried cilantro has been made into an eye-wash, and used in treating the burning and pain of conjunctivitis.
The leaves and soft stems of coriander plants are used in chutneys, sauces, curries and soups. The oil is used for flavoring and in medicine. Dried coriander is an important ingredient of curry powder and is also used in pickling spices, seasoning, and for flavoring spirits, for the most part, gin. Dry coriander should be used in moderation by people with bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Chutney is a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, usually involving a fresh, chopped primary vegetable or fruit with added seasonings.
To make a cilantro chutney, start with a bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, wash well and cut off any hard stems, keep the soft ones. Puree with 1-2 cloves of peeled garlic, and 1 green chilli or de-seeded jalopeno. Puree until smooth. Add salt and the juice of half a lemon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. This recipe has many variations; this is one of the simplest.
Taking into account its healing properties, its no surprise coriander is frequently used both internally and externally. - 17273
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This article is by George B. Siba, visit his site Cilantro. Also visit Vegetarian Diet.
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