āIf you don’t take care of this the most magnificent machine that you will ever be given… where are you going to live?ā
ā Karyn Calabrese
Did you know that coriander benefits not only our physical but mental and emotional health too when given a place in our life? Taking care of our body & health becomes very important when we decide to improve the way we tackle life.
Putting in time & effort for your health isn’t selfish or wasted time, but is actually as important as regular maintenance work for the smooth, trouble-free working of your car.
Coriander is one of the easily available pantry regulars that can help you stay healthy inside and out pretty effortlessly & efficiently.
LIST OF CONTENTS/SECTIONS
- Detox and stress relief with coriander
- Health benefits of coriander
- Coriander for natural home remedies
5 Ways to Get Detox & De-stressing Coriander Benefits
1. De-stress/mental detox:
Mental detox or doing something for stress relief helps us to maintain a detoxified body. It minimizes the chemical imbalance in our body caused due to stress and worry.
Coriander has great anxiolytic powers. In many cultures, it’s widely used to soothe symptoms of anxiety, depression,
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2. One of my favorite coriander benefits – removing heavy metal toxicity:
Our lifestyle today has become such that we all end up with some amount of heavy metal deposits in our body whether a little or a significant amount. Getting vaccinated, using deodorants or regular water supply, getting dental metal fittings, using aluminum foil, taking antacids and such other common things
The metal residues bond with tissues of the brain, central nervous system, and different internal organs. How they basically harm us is by speeding up the appearance of health issues like dementia, epilepsy, Alzheimerās, Parkinsonās, kidney issues and more. It generally impacts the smooth functioning of major organs of our body.
Cilantro has chelation agents that bind with these heavy metals and loosen their grip on our brain and other body tissues. Our blood and lymphatic system then carry these freed-up particles flushing them out of the body.
To get the heavy-metal-toxicity-removal benefit of coriander, include it in your daily diet as garnishing or dips.
If you want to drink it as a detox drink, hereās a simple recipe. Take a handful of fresh clean coriander leaves and roughly chop them up. Boil for 10 minutes in a glass of drinking water. Let it cool. Strain. You can add a dash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt to make it tastier. Sip on it throughout the day.
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3. Liver detox:
Why is liver detox important? Because liver detoxifies our blood of alcohol & medicine residues, helps our digestive system deal with fat better for, and does so much more. Our body’s metabolism & immune system also requires the involvement of o
Coriander benefits the liver with a powerful antioxidant called linalool. It not only helps detoxify the liver but also promotes bile production for better digestion and absorption of food. Which means better weight management.
Interestingly, the leaves of coriander are more potent than the seeds in this case. To gently introduce it into your diet, use it to garnish dishes and salads.
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4. Anti-aging by minimizing oxidative stress:
Anti-aging coriander benefits come in the form of aging gracefully & elegantly. Free radicals and oxidative stress speed up the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, pigmentation, vision disorders, and macular degeneration.
Coriander has loads of goodness like vitamin A and C, phosphorus, beta-carotene,
To delay & minimize the appearance of wrinkles & sagging skin, blend a handful of cilantro (leaves and stems) with 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel, 1 egg white and 2 tablespoons oatmeal. Apply this skin-firming paste to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week.
5. Coriander benefits overall wellbeing through antioxidants:
The list of coriander benefits for our health & wellbeing is quite long. The antioxidants present in cilantro reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals. This in its turn minimizes chronic degenerative diseases like Alzheimerās, macular degeneration, heart diseases and even lowers the risk for cancer and diabetes.
Cilantro contains vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant. Acting along with the iron present in this herb, it’ll help boost your bodyās immune system too.
One of the lesser known benefits of coriander is controlling body odor. Body odor is generally caused by the collection of excess bacteria in the feet and under our arms. The antioxidants present in coriander flushes out these bacteria promoting agents and toxins from the body through the liver and kidneys. Et voila, body odor is controlled.
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What are the health benefits of coriander
The cilantro benefits related to health were known even as far back as the time of Hippocrates who advocated its use for medicinal purposes. Whether using it as
- Cilantro is loaded with micronutrients and dietary fiber.
- Itās a handy source of magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium
and vitamins such as beta-carotene. - In fact, some studies have shown that fresh coriander juice has about the same amount of antioxidant beta-carotene as in double the amount of broccoli juice.
- Increases good cholesterol in our body and is effective in reducing the bad one.
- As a detoxification agent, cilantro can be used to benefit a certain organ or offer overall detoxification.
- Coriander seeds offer hypoglycemic benefits and
is thus known as an anti-diabetic food additive in some parts of Europe. - In India, coriander is known for its anti-inflammatory qualities and is used abundantly for stomach problems.
- It helps a lot with the symptoms of nausea.
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Coriander benefits for skin & other things
It works wonders for skin problems like fungal infections and eczema with its antifungal, antiseptic and antioxidant elements.
1. Acne, pimples, and blackheads:
For pimples and acne, make a paste of coriander leaves and add a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply on the affected area for about half an hour and wash off with lukewarm water. Do it once a day and repeat if necessary.
For blackheads, add a dollop of milk to this paste, apply and rub it off when dry.
2. Stye:
Take a bowl of drinking water and add a tablespoon of coriander seeds. Boil, strain and cool. Damp a piece of cotton wool in this concoction and place it on the affected eye for 10-15 minutes. Repeat as needed.
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3. Using coriander benefits new hair growth:
Apply coriander juice to the scalp one hour before washing your hair. Do it at least twice a week.
Or, you can make coriander infused oil by adding crushed coriander seed powder in about 1:3 ratio to hair oil of your choice, preferably almond, coconut or olive oil. Keep it aside for 15-20 days. Massage it into the scalp twice a week, preferably leave it on overnight before shampooing it off the next day.
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Though not very likely, coriander too can produce an allergic reaction in some people like any other food item. Just keep a note if there’s any discomfort or changes in your body when starting an aggressive coriander regimen.
So you see, coriander benefits us in many ways including helping de-stress and detox quite easily. Like any other herb, you may or may not like its taste or smell, but those are very small things when you consider how much they can help with our overall wellbeing.
Sebastian Pole put it very nicely when he said, “because we cannot scrub our inner body we need to learn a few skills to help cleanse our tissues, organs, and mind.ā
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Which other coriander benefits do you know about? Let’s take this conversation to the comments below
I’m one of the blessed few who adore coriander! It does not smell or taste bad to me, it is fresh and green like parsley. Taking it with lugol’s iodine and zinc seems to increase it’s effectiveness as a detox agent. The alcohol extraction is a great idea for those who do not enjoy it’s flavor. Citing your sources would make this great article even more helpful. Thank you for sharing it with us! š
I ate a lot of coriander the other day. Later in the day, I was sweating a very foul smell – not exercising. It stood out as unusual. I started to wonder if it was to do with the copious coriander I had eaten.
Ste, it generally doesn’t happen because if you eat too much of something like garlic, your sweat tends to smell a bit like that…but coriander is a fragrant herb, so the foul smell sounds unusual. However, it’s always advisable to increase your intake of any new food slowly so that your body gets to adjust. It would be a good idea to take a physician’s opinion to see if any other underlying issue is causing the foul smell. Hope this helps.
Its the toxin come out in your sweat, not the corriander, shows that it’s working!
Detoxification with coriander really helps in liver health,Anti-ageing e.t.c
I have used it a couple of times and it worked perfectly well.
Thanks for the update
Yes, adding it to daily diet as garnishing can give you the benefits without any extra effort.
Hi there how did you crush the coriander to ingest it,what methods did you use?
Travis, you can use it like in the detox drink recipe mentioned in the post, or use it as a garnish on salads. These are the easiest ways if you’re new to using coriander in your diet.