Coriander Seeds 100 g, 50 g

Coriander Seeds – 100 g ($7.99), 50 g ($4.99)

Benefits:
Nutrients
One tablespoon of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) seeds contain about:

• 15 calories
• 2.8 grams carbohydrates
• 2.1 grams fiber
• 0 grams sugar
• 0.9 gram fat
• 0.6 gram protein
• 0.8 milligram iron (4.6 percent DV*)
• 16 milligrams magnesium (4 percent DV)
• 35 milligrams calcium (3.5 percent DV)
• 20 milligrams phosphorus (2 percent DV)
• 1 milligram vitamin C (1.7 percent DV)

*Daily Value: Percentages are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day.

Coriander’s volatile oil is also rich in beneficial phytonutrients like carvone, geraniol, limonene, borneol, camphor, elemol and linalool. It also has flavonoids, including quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin and apigenin, as well as active phenolic acid compounds, including caffeic and chlorogenic acid.

Antioxidants   Coriander offers several antioxidants, which prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. Its antioxidants have been shown to fight inflammation in your body. These compounds include terpinene, quercetin, and tocopherols, which may have anticancer, immune-boosting, and neuroprotective effects, according to test-tube and animal studies . One test-tube study found that the antioxidants in coriander seed extract lowered inflammation and slowed the growth of lung, prostate, breast, and colon cancer cells.

Blood Sugar   High blood sugar is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Coriander seeds can help lower blood sugar. In fact, people who have low blood sugar or take diabetes medication should practice caution with coriander because it’s so effective in lowering blood sugar.

Animal studies suggest that coriander seeds reduce blood sugar by promoting enzyme activity that helps remove sugar from the blood . A study in rats with obesity and high blood sugar found that a single dose (9.1 mg per pound of body weight or 20 mg per kg) of coriander seed extract decreased blood sugar by 4 mmol/L in 6 hours, similar to the effects of the blood sugar medication glibenclamide.

A similar study found that the same dosage of coriander seed extract lowered blood sugar and increased insulin release in rats with diabetes, compared with control animals. Coriander has blood sugar-lowering effects on the human body. The effect is actually so therapeutic that people who suffer from low blood sugar or take blood sugar-lowering medicine are warned to be careful with using coriander products.

If you’re looking to naturally improve diabetes and lower you blood sugar, you may want to consider having more coriander in your daily diet. Multiple animal studies back up this notion and show that it can help stimulate the secretion of insulin and lower blood sugar. One study showed that this spice improved carbohydrate metabolism and increased hypoglycemic action in rats.

Blood Pressure  For people suffering with hypertension, consuming this spice has been shown to reduce blood pressure. Not only does it help positively modulate gut activity, but it also has a diuretic effect on the body. This is very helpful to people suffering from high blood pressure. When you address high blood pressure, you also decrease your risk of serious and deadly conditions like blood clots and strokes.

Cholesterol  Some research shows that by incorporating coriander into your diet you can decrease your levels of bad cholesterol. In one animal research experiment, a significant decrease in bad cholesterol, or LDL, and an increase in healthy cholesterol, or HDL cholesterol, was shown among subjects who were administered coriander seeds.

Heart Health  Some animal and test-tube studies suggest that coriander may lower heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Coriander extract appears to act as a diuretic, helping your body flush excess sodium and water. This may lower your blood pressure (13Trusted Source). Some research indicates that coriander may help lower cholesterol as well. One study found that rats given coriander seeds experienced a significant decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and an increase in HDL.

Also, many people find that eating pungent herbs and spices like coriander helps them reduce their sodium intake, which may improve heart health. In populations that consume large amounts of coriander, among other spices, rates of heart disease tend to be lower — especially compared with people on the Western diet, which packs more salt and sugar.

Brain  Many brain ailments, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis, are associated with inflammation. Coriander’s anti-inflammatory properties may safeguard against these diseases. One rat study found that coriander extract protected against nerve-cell damage following drug-induced seizures, likely due to its antioxidant properties. A mouse study noted that coriander leaves improved memory, suggesting that the plant may have applications for Alzheimer’s disease.

Coriander may also help manage anxiety. Animal studies demonstrate that coriander extract is nearly as effective as Diazepam, a common anxiety medication, at reducing symptoms of this condition.

Digestion, Gut health  Oil extracted from coriander seeds may accelerate and promote healthy digestion.

One 8-week study in 32 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) found that 30 drops of a coriander-containing herbal medication taken thrice daily significantly decreased abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort, compared with a placebo group.

Coriander extract is used as an appetite stimulant in traditional Iranian medicine. One rat study noted that it increased appetite, compared with control rats given water or nothing. Why does coriander makes such a great digestive aid? Researchers have found that it works like an antispasmodic drug, relaxing contracted digestive muscles that cause the discomfort of IBS and other problematic gut disorders.

A study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences studied 32 people with IBS, a chronic digestive complaint affecting 20 percent of Americans today. The study evaluated the effects of taking a preparation containing coriander versus taking a placebo. After eight weeks, those taking the coriander preparation had significantly lowered severity and frequency of abdominal pain and discomfort. They also had less severity and frequency of bloated stomach compared to the placebo group.

Food Poisoning  Several studies suggest that coriander is among several herbs and spices that have strong antimicrobial effects against foodborne pathogens. When you use it in your cooking, you actually add an additional layer of protection against the risk of food poisoning. Coriander actually contains an antibacterial compound that may specifically fight against Salmonella choleraesuis. Salmonella poisoning is responsible for 1 million foodborne illnesses in the U.S. every year. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry specifically showed its antibacterial activity against Salmonella. Coriander contains high levels of dodecenal, a natural compound that’s actually twice as powerful of an antibiotic than the leading treatment for salmonella-based illness. By adding this spice into your diet, you can help to guard yourself against uncomfortable or even fatal food poisoning.

Infections  Coriander contains antimicrobial compounds that may help fight certain infections and foodborne illnesses. Dodecenal, a compound in coriander, may fight bacteria like Salmonella, which can cause life-threatening food poisoning and affect 1.2 million people annually in the United States. Additionally, one test-tube study revealed that coriander seeds are among several Indian spices that can fight the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Other studies suggest that coriander oil should be used in antibacterial formulations due to its ability to fight foodborne illnesses and hospital-acquired infections.

Skin  Coriander may have several skin benefits, including for mild rashes like dermatitis. In one study, its extract failed to treat diaper rash in infants on its own but could be used alongside other soothing compounds as an alternative treatment. Other studies note that the antioxidants in coriander extract may help prevent cellular damage that can lead to accelerated skin aging, as well as skin damage from ultraviolet B radiation. Furthermore, many people utilize coriander leaf juice for skin conditions like acne, pigmentation, oiliness, or dryness. Nonetheless, research on these uses is lacking.

UTI’s  Coriander seeds can be helpful in relieving symptoms of a urinary tract infection by fighting off the bacteria that cause a UTI in the first place. Simply soak 1.5 teaspoons of dried seeds overnight in two cups of water. Strain and drink as a coriander tea, or just add it to your morning smoothie. It may help to relieve the discomfort and pain associated with the UTI and help speed overall healing.

Menstrual Coriander seeds may help support healthy menstrual function by helping regulate proper endocrine gland function and the hormones that regulate menstrual cycles. In particular, coriander can help treat menorrhagia (heavy bleeding). In addition, coriander can help reduce the bloating, cramps and pain during your cycle. Its use to regulate menstruation is a common practice in Ayurvedic medicine.

Neurological Inflammation, Disease  Neurodegenerative diseases — including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors and meningitis — are associated with chronic inflammation. A study published in the journal Molecular Neurobiology found that diets high in turmeric, pepper, clove, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and coriander helped target inflammatory pathways and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers noted that lifestyle factors of individuals with diets rich in these nutrients showed lower incidences of neurological degeneration.

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
English: Coriander
Ayurveda: Dhanika
Also, Known As: Koriander, Coriandre, Cilantro, Coriandro, Coriandro, Dhania, Coriender leaves, Dhaanyaka, Kustumburu, Dhaanyeyaka, Dhanika, Dhanikaa, Dhaanaa, Dhaanya, Dhaniyaa, Kunati, Chhatraa, Vitunnaka, Kishneez and Kotthamalli, Dhaniya, Havija, Kothambari bija, Dhaniwal, Dhanawal, Malli, Kothampatayari, Kusbarah, Kuzbarah, Dhoniya, Dhone, Dhane-pata, Koriandur, Wuh seui, Yuhn seui, Yuhn sai, Faan yuhn sai, Heung choi, Geshniz, Koriand and Koendoro.
Habitat: Eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia.
Origin: India
Harvested: Cultivated
Part used: Whole Seed

General Information:
Coriandrum sativum a slender, glabrous, branched, annual herb, 30-90 cm high. The lowest leaves are stalked and pinnate, the leaflets roundish or oval, slightly lobed. The segments of the uppermost leaves are linear and more divided. The flowers are in short-stalked umbels, five to ten rays, pale mauve, almost white, delicately pretty. The seed clusters are very symmetrical and the seeds fall as soon as ripe. The plant is bright green, shining, and glabrous.

The most common kind of Coriander is a very striking herb, it has a round stalk full of branches, two feet long. The leaves are almost like the leaves of the parsley, but later on become more jagged, giving characteristic aroma when rubbed. The flowers are white and grow in round tassels like Dill., Crop matures in 2-3 months after sowing, the herb is pulled out by the roots, after drying, fruits thrashed out and dried in the sun.

The people of Peru are so fond of the taste and smell of this herb that it enters into almost all their dishes, and the taste is often objectionable to any but a native. The leaves are used in soup both in Peru and in Egypt. Coriander fruits or seeds are either oblong and 3-5 mm in diameter. The seeds are quite round like tiny balls. They lose their disagreeable scent on drying and become fragrant – the longer they are kept, the more fragrant they become.

Fresh leaves and seeds are an essential ingredient of many culinary traditions, including Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, South American, and Thai. Fresh leaves are used to garnish and flavor ingredients which added near the end of the cooking time in many dishes and spice pastes. Coriander seeds are an essential component of Asian and Indian spice mixtures, e.g. garam masala, together with cumin and curry powders.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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