![Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Seeds](https://www.planetayurveda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/coriander.png)
Classification
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family Name: Apiaceae
Other Name: Dhania
Uses of Coriander Seeds
- Healing
- Stomach
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Dysentery
- Colitis
- Acidity
- Small-pox
Health Benefits of Coriander Seeds
- Coriander juice is beneficial in treating digestive disorders such as indigestion, dysentery and nausea.
- The leaves of coriander are stimulant and tonic. They strengthen the nausea and promote its action, relieve flatulence, increase secretion and discharge of urine and reduce fever.
- Dry coriander treats diarrhea and chronic dysentery, as well as being useful in acidity.
- Drinking of-coriander water helps lower blood cholesterol as it is a good diuretic and stimulate and kidney.
- A decoction prepared from, freshly dried coriander is an excellent eye-wash in conjunctivitis. It relieves burning and reduces pain and swelling.
Parts used
Seeds
Dose
- Decoction – 5 to 10ml
- Juice – 5to 10ml
Preparations
Decoction, Juice