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Shopping for vegetables is never complete without a bunch of coriander and curry leaves. They are more than taste enhancers. These herbs offer loads of health benefits. Today's post will be about health benefits of coriander.
Properties of Coriander
Coriander contains compounds including flavonoid and polyphenol. It is a good source of vitamin C, manganese and potassium. Some of the properties of coriander leaves include:
- Antioxidant (prevents negative impacts on cells, protein and DNA)
- Anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling and pain)
- Antibacterial (destroys and prevents bacteria)
- Antifungal (destroys and prevents fungi)
- Antiviral (destroys and prevents virus)
- Antimicrobial (destroys and prevents bacteria, virus and fungi)
- Antidiabetic (controls blood sugar)
Medicinal Properties of Coriander Leaves
Coriander leaves are highly effective in treating various health conditions and promoting health. Some of the health benefits of coriander include:
- Cures respiratory conditions
- Relieves cough
- Regular practice of the pose improves digestion
- Relieves headache
- Strengthens the bones
- Improves eyesight; helps to relieve vision problems; cures vision problems associated with ageing
- Cures mouth ulcers
- Cures loss of appetite
- It boosts immunity.
- Boosts heart health.
- Supports brain health
- Regular practice of the pose helps to strengthen the nervous system.
- Helps to relieve skin conditions
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Detoxifies the body and eliminates waste
- Regulates menstrual cycle; cures menstrual pain
- Heals urinary tract infection
- Cures insomnia
- Helps to relieve stress