Guest guest Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Coriander Leaves Health Benefits: Coriander herb is known as Cilantro herb in United States of America, Western Countries and in European Countries. Coriander herb are originated from Mediterranean Region and now it is grown commercially and found all over the world for its medicinal health benefits, it is being used as condiment in many dishes and coriander seeds are used as spice, leaves are used as vegetable and for garnishing the recipes and dishes. Coriander leaves and seeds are extensively used in Asia and India for its culinary and medicinal health benefits and in traditional cuisines. Coriander herb is a perennial plant that grows in fertile lands and leaves resemble parsley leaves, and posses citrus flavor and coriander seeds are oval shaped and brownish yellow in color that posses aromatic flavor with peppery sweet citrus taste. Coriander seeds are generally used as spice for its health benefits, and the coriander herb scientifically called as Coriander Sativum and belongs to the family of Apiaceae. Coriander herb and seeds comprise many volatile chemical compounds that prevent diseases and promotes general health. Coriander comprises many essential vitamins namely, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B complex constituents like, riboflavin, thiamin, folates, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, niacin and electrolytes, potassium, sodium and minerals such as iron, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium and antioxidants like alpha carotene, beta carotene, crypto xanthin b, crypto xanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein, and consists of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, dietary fiber, and zero cholesterol, and provides less energy, all contribute to promote good health and prevent health disorders. Coriander Leaves Health Benefits include; Coriander herbs and seeds also contain many flavaonoids like epigenin, quercetin, rhamnetin, kaempferol and volatile substances like linalool, borneol, cymene, cineole, borneol, terpineol, pinene, dipentene, phellandrene, and terpinolene, all contribute together to promote good health. Cilantro or coriander leaves reduces LDL Cholesterol and increases HDL Cholesterol due to the rich content of dietary fiber and antioxidants. Due to the presence of potassium and other essential minerals like iron, it provides relief from anemia, regulates heart rate, improves health of the heart, prevents Cardiovascular disorders. For more detail please visit;http://ideas4health.in/health-ideas/vegetables/coriander-leaves-he\ alth-benefits/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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