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Coriander is a plant from the aromatic group, with edible seeds and leaves , widely used as a spice in Northeastern recipes. However, what not everyone knows is that coriander also has medicinal properties. Of eastern origin, coriander was brought to Brazil by African slaves. In Thailand and other countries in the region, the entire plant is used, even its roots.
Coriander Benefits
Coriander is an herb that protects the heart and the entire cardiovascular system , as it helps to lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and, consequently, the risk of fat and clogging of veins and arteries, which develops heart disease and infarction. It is rich in minerals like iron.
Other Benefits
In addition, coriander can control blood sugar levels, preventing Diabetes, has antioxidant action , eliminating free radicals and preventing diseases of aging, in addition to leaving the skin healthy when applied to it, without acne, fungus or cracking.
Coriander also has a sedative action, being a natural relaxant that helps to relieve anxiety and insomnia, providing greater quality for sleep. See other benefits of coriander:
- Improves immunity;
- Detoxifying the liver, stomach, kidneys and intestines;
- Elimination of heavy metal poisoning;
- Fight anemia;
- Regulates the menstrual cycle;
- Disinfectant action for wounds.
Coriander has a good nutritional value, being a source of vitamins A, B and C and the minerals iron and magnesium . Its properties guarantee a good functioning of the body, especially the nervous system.
How to Use Coriander
Coriander can be consumed in several ways, such as tea, seasoning and natural remedy . The 2 main types of coriander most used in cooking are:
* Moroccan coriander: with brown and round seeds, easy to grind to obtain a seasoning powder.
* Indian coriander: similar to the Moroccan, but with lighter, yellow colored seeds. Its flavor is milder, and needs to be roasted before being consumed.
Coriander Seeds
The use of coriander seeds is the most comprehensive and versatile, being able to flavor and season:
- Fermented snacks, such as biscuits, bread and other bakery sweets;
- Desserts that combine coriander with sour fruits;
- Vegetable salads;
- Sauces;
- Flavoring of chocolates or other sweets;
- Meat seasoning.
Coriander leaves
Coriander leaves have a more restricted use, but they can be used to prepare:
- Coriander tea
- Soups;
- Salads.
Still, there are less conventional uses of the herb that can be found in Northeastern recipes researched on the internet.
Contraindications for Coriander
Coriander is a food that is well tolerated by people, and care should only be taken when it is consumed by women under the following conditions:
- For tentants, they say that coriander can reduce the chance of getting pregnant.
- During pregnancy, high consumption of coriander can be an adjunct to the risk of miscarriage.
- In the breastfeeding phase, the actions of coriander for the baby are not yet known, and it is recommended to avoid the use by the mother or the baby coriander tea.
It is rare to overdose on coriander, but its overuse may cause kidney damage and kidney failure.
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