Coriander seeds come from cilantro plants. Fresh coriander seeds come in winter session in India. Coriander seeds known as Coriandrum sativum also.
Coriander seeds are good for regulation of hormones and especially if you have thyroid problems, than you must consume coriander seed to regulate hormones. It also reduces heavy menstrual flow and provides iron for better energy. Coriander seeds fiber and detoxifying ability also great weight loss aid. Coriander seeds content high level of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Coriander seed are good for digestion; it can ease gas, bloating and that is why all the spice mix contends coriander seeds as main ingredient. It has a vibrant lemon like flavor. Coriander seeds are cool by nature because of that it is useful for soothing allergies and arthritis. As per Ayurveda coriander seeds can transform your health, it can be used as whole or powder form.
Coriander seeds are good for weight loss because it has quality to increase metabolism. If you want to kick off some KG’s than this spice is for you, consume this as coriander tea or in curries. Daily use of coriander seeds in daily meal will enhance your digestion and immune system, which may help to lose weight and your intestines, may be able to absorb nutrient better.
Consume Coriander seeds water or tea to calm a swollen throat or mouth. Coriander seeds are good at anti – inflammatory system because of that can be used it for arthritis.
Coriander seeds are good for women menstrual problem because for its cooling nature it controls heavy menstrual flow. This can be happened because of summer heat or menopause time or any of the medical condition. Just consume coriander seeds boiled water; it will regulate bleeding and making sure lesser blood loss. Coriander seeds are rich in iron which makes you full of energy.
Coriander seeds are good for maintain insulin activity and lower glucose level in blood. It increases insulin secretion in pancreas because of stimulating effect of coriander on endocrine gland. It normalizes metabolic function and makes lesser chances of sudden drop in blood sugar level. You can consume coriander seed as whole, raw, powdered format as curries, pickles masala, juices, smoothie, soups or as many as way you can use it.
Coriander seeds contain high antioxidant and antibacterial properties which is good for eye health also. It reduces itchiness, redness and inflammation in eyes. Its antibacterial ability protects eyes from contagious diseases like conjunctivitis. If you feel pink eyes because of summer heat make a pest of coriander seed powder and apply on your eyelids in circular shape but before applying on your eyelids, keep a thin cotton pad dip in rose water to protect your eyes from any kind of reaction, rest for fever minutes and wash with ice water, because of cooling nature it may help to reduce pinkness and itchiness but don’t do this without consultation of your doctor. If you find any kind of reaction with your skin remove pack immediately and contact to your doctor. Be careful; do not play with your eyes.
How to consume:
Coriander seeds flavor is great going with citrus fruits. Combine it with lemon, pears and apple smoothie or juices. These juices or smoothies are flaunting with the coriander flavor and will rich in antioxidant. This will be great for flawless skin and overall health improvement.
Coriander Tea: Boil 3 tbsp of soaked coriander seeds (soaked for minimum 3 hours) in a glass of water till it reduces to half. Strain the water and drink it twice daily.
Smoothie: Take cooling ingredients like cucumber, water melon or musk melon, curd, salt as per the taste pinch of cumin powder and pinch of coriander seeds powder blend well and enjoy. Yes! You can add ice as per needed.
Coriander seeds water: Simply boil 1 teaspoon of crushed coriander seeds in 1 cup water. Drink warm and add honey, I am sure you will like it. It is good for the swollen throat.
Coriander ointment: take 1/2 Tsp coriander seed powder with coconut oil or any of your choice scentless lotion mix it with Shea butter well and rub on your joints as needed. In market coriander oil also available can be used for arthritis.
How to store:
If you want to store fresh green coriander seeds then paste it and refrigerate it, this way you can store this for two to three months. If you want to store dry coriander seeds for long time than roast it well, after getting normal temperature, keep in a dry airtight containers this way can secure the flavor and seeds also.
Other Names:
Coriander seed, Sabut Dhaniya, Kottumalli, Vidai, Dhaniya, Dhane, Kothamir na dana. Seme di coriandolo, Dhaṇa bija, Biji ketumbar, Malli, Dhane Bija,
Coriander Powder, Dhania Podi, Dhane pood.
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