Introduction of Coriander: Coriander)

What is coriander? (Dhaniya kya hai?)

Everyone must be knowing about it because it is useful everywhere. Coriander is mostly used to enhance the fragrance and taste of vegetables. It is a plant that can be easily grown anywhere. It is of two types. One is fragrant. The other is without fragrance.

 You must be using it in vegetables. Do you know that it is used in many other ways apart from vegetables? If you do not know, today I will tell you that it is also used in many diseases. This coriander is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. That is why it is called a panacea in Ayurveda which has a cure for every disease.

 Do you know that it is rich in nutrients and that is why it gives relief from diabetes, anemia and other diseases. Coriander is not only a spice but is also a medicine. In every household across India the dried coriander fruits are used as a spice. By using coriander, loss of appetite, digestive system diseases, urinary disorders etc. wet coriander is especially a bile pacifier.

external appearance (Morphology) (Dhaniya  that akriti)

Its plant is 30 to 90 cm tall and lasts for one year and is soft and fragrant. Its lower leaves are divided, have segments and the upper leaves are scattered and have lines. Its flowers are white, pink and light purple in colour and are smaller than the umbrella. Its fruits are round, brown and striped, which split into two parts when pressed, each part having one seed. The fruiting and flowering period of coriander is from December to March.

Coriander Nutrients of the (Coriander the nutritional elements of

• Protein
• Fat
• Fiber
• Carbohydrates
• Mineral
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• Carotene
• thiamine
• Potassium
• vitamin C

Common names of coriander (Dhaniya common names)

Ayurvedic properties of coriander (Coriander Ayurvedic properties)

Medicinal benefits and uses of Kustumburu/Coriander (Coriander its benefits and uses)

in excess thirst Corriander

• If you feel very thirsty then drinking coriander water mixed with honey helps in getting relief from excessive thirst.

Coriander for high blood pressure

• Coriander is a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese, which controls heart rate and blood pressure.  
• People may have blood pressure problems due to various reasons, such as stress, tension. Eating coriander relieves stress which helps in controlling your blood pressure, and thus you can control blood pressure.

To reduce cholesterol Coriander

• Green coriander not only adds fragrance to food but it is also beneficial in reducing your cholesterol level. Green coriander contains such nutrients that can reduce cholesterol. For this, it is beneficial for a person suffering from cholesterol to boil coriander seeds and drink its water.

Benefits of coriander in anemia (Dhaniya for anemia)

•  If you have anemia then coriander is not only beneficial in increasing the amount of blood in your body, it is also rich in iron. Therefore, it is beneficial in curing anemia. 

To increase the digestive power (Dhaniya for digestion)

• Green coriander not only helps in curing stomach problems but it can also be beneficial in increasing your digestive power. In case of stomach problems like stomach ache, drinking coriander powder mixed with sugar candy can provide relief from stomach ache.

Coriander useful in diabetes (Dhaniya for diabetes)

• Green coriander is considered to be a panacea for controlling blood sugar level. Green coriander is no less than a medicine for diabetes patients. By consuming it regularly, the amount of insulin in the blood can be controlled and one can get rid of diabetes.

For eyesight (Dhaniya for eyes)

• Green coriander is rich in vitamin A which is considered very beneficial for the eyes. Consuming green coriander daily improves eyesight. Also, grinding dry coriander, boiling it in a glass of water, filtering it and after it cools down, putting one or two drops in the eyes stops eye pain, eye irritation and watering from the eyes.
• If your eyes are paining then mixing coriander juice with goat milk and dropping one drop in each eye will relieve the pain.

In the problem of hair loss (Dhaniya for hair)

• Coriander cures the hair loss problem as it contains vitamins and proteins which are very beneficial for hair. You can use coriander in this way, by grinding coriander powder with vinegar and applying it on hair, the problem of baldness and hair loss is cured.

When children have cough (Dhaniya for cough)

• If a child has a cough, then mix coriander in rice water. Add sugar to it and give it to the child in the morning, afternoon and evening. This is beneficial for cough and asthma in children. 

Coriander for head ache

• If you have a headache problem, then soak equal amounts of coriander and amla in water overnight, grind and filter it in the morning and drink it after adding sugar candy. This will give relief from headache caused by heat.

Dhaniya for bad breath

• If you are troubled by bad breath, you can use coriander. For this, chewing coriander regularly helps in eliminating bad breath.

In nosebleed (Dhaniya for blood bile)

• If you have a problem of nose and ear bleeding, then grind coriander leaves. Add a little camphor to it and put two or one drop in the nose and rub it on the head, nose bleeding will stop.

In goiter disease (Dhaniya for goiter)

• If you are suffering from this disease then you should use coriander. For this, grind coriander and mix it with barley flour and apply it on the throat to get relief from this disease.

in throat pain Coriander

• If you have pain in your throat then chewing coriander seeds two to three times will relieve the pain. 

In bloody diarrhea (Dhaniya for diarrhea)

• If there is blood in diarrhea, then you should use coriander. For this, soak coriander in a glass of water, grind it and filter it. Drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning stops bleeding in diarrhea and also provides relief in diarrhea.

In vomiting (Dhaniya for vomiting)

• Mix sugar candy and rice water in green coriander decoction. Giving this in small quantities to pregnant women stops vomiting.
• By making a decoction of coriander, dry ginger and nutmeg in equal amounts, adding sugar candy to it and giving it to a pregnant woman, vomiting is cured and other people also get benefit from this.

In Indigestion Coriander

• If you have a problem of indigestion after eating food, then make a powder of coriander, clove and nishoth and drink it with warm water in the morning and evening to get rid of the problem of indigestion.

Dhaniya for urinary disease

• If you urinate intermittently or have any urinary tract disease, then boil green coriander and gokshura fruits in water. When one-fourth of it is left, add ghee to it and drink it in the morning and evening, this provides relief in urinary disease.

In bleeding piles (Dhaniya for piles)

• If you have the problem of bleeding piles, then boil coriander seeds with a glass of water and sugar candy and consume it, this will stop the bleeding from piles.

Dhaniya for joint pain

• If you are suffering from joint pain, then mixing 5 grams of coriander powder with 8 grams of sugar and consuming it in the morning and evening helps in relieving joint pain.

Dhaniya for fever

• If you have fever due to bile, then soak coriander and rice overnight. Make a decoction of it and then drinking this decoction in the morning and evening gives relief from fever. The medicinal properties of coriander are beneficial in relieving the symptoms of fever.

In skin related diseases (Dhaniya for skin)

• If you have any skin related disease like burning sensation in the body or any other problem then you should apply the juice of coriander leaves mixed with honey.

Dhaniya for menstrual disorder

• If you are having problem of excessive bleeding during this period then you should use coriander. For this, make a decoction of coriander and consume it two to three times a day, it will reduce bleeding.

Dhaniya for swelling

• If you are injured or have swelling due to any reason then to reduce the swelling, grind fresh coriander leaves and mix gram flour in it and apply it on your body, this will give relief from swelling and pain.

Important parts of Coriander)

• Root
• leaf
• Seed
• Almanac
• seed oil
• Fruit

Dosages of Dhaniya

•  Fruit powder - 3 to 6 grams
• Kwatha- 20 to 50 ml

 Precautions (Precautions of Coriander)

Do you know that till now you have only heard or known about its benefits but its excessive consumption also has some disadvantages. Excessive consumption of coriander leaves and seeds reduces the sexual power of a person and stops menstruation and it also causes harm in asthma.

Medicines made from coriander

• grainy snow
• Dhanyakadi Kwatha