An aromatic herb with digestive and detoxifying properties, used worldwide.
Description
Coriander is an aromatic plant whose fresh leaves and seeds are used in cooking and herbal medicine. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, it aids digestion, helps eliminate heavy metals and has antibacterial properties.
Benefits
Digestive
Heavy metal chelator
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Carminative
How to use
Fresh leaves in cooking, seeds as infusion or powder, essential oil diluted for external use.
📋 Recommended preparation
Seed infusion: 1 teaspoon crushed seeds per 250ml boiling water, steep 10 minutes. Fresh leaves: add at end of cooking.
Precautions
Possible allergy in people sensitive to Apiaceae.
Essential oil not recommended during pregnancy.
High doses may cause photosensitization.
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