Coriander: Amazing 23 medicinal health benefits and uses

12. Anti-cancer

Coriander plays a protective role against the deleterious effects in lipid metabolism in colon cancer.

13. Anemia

Coriander is rich in iron , which makes it quite useful for  people who suffer from anemia. Low iron in the blood reduces cognitive function and can result in shortness of breath, heart palpitations to extreme fatigue.

14. Anti-allergic effect

 Many studies have shown that coriander contains anti-histamine properties that can reduce  allergic reactions . Hence, using coriander oil can be useful in allergy seasons.

Salmonella is one of the most dangerous causes of food borne illnesses in the world. Coriander is rich in dodecenal, a natural compound which is twice as powerful of an antibiotic. Including coriander in food can provide protection against salmonella-based illness.

16. Bone health

Cilantro is rich source of calcium and other essential minerals which is responsible for bone durability, regrowth, prevention against bone degradation diseases like osteoporosis.

17. Prevent indigestion

Many studies have shown that eating coriander regularly reduces the risk of dyspepsia (indigestion). It also helps  to stimulate digestion and peristaltic motion. It can be helpful in treating eating disorders like anorexia.

18. Smallpox

The essential oils along with vitamin C found in coriander has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-infectious and detoxifying effect that can help to prevent and cure smallpox. It also reduce  the pain and provide quick healing effect to smallpox patients.

19. Menstrual disorders

Coriander is quite helpful in balancing hormones production from the endocrine glands. Helps to regulate proper menstrual cycles, prevent hormonal mood swings and mensuration cramps.

20. Eye care

Coriander is rich in antioxidants, vitamin-A, vitamin-C and minerals like phosphorous in its essential oils, which prevents vision disorders, macular degeneration and also reduces strain and stress on the eyes. The beta-carotene found in the leaves, helps to prevent a number of other eye related diseases and can even reverse the effects of vision degradation in aging patients.

21. Conjunctivitis

Coriander has disinfectant and antimicrobial properties that can protect the eyes from contagious diseases like conjunctivitis.

22. Control blood sugar

Eating coriander has stimulating effect on the endocrine glands, that increases the secretion of insulin from pancreas which subsequently increases the insulin level in the blood. This reduces the chances of sudden dangerous spikes and drops of blood sugar levels. This property is quite beneficial for diabetes patients.

23. Aphrodisiac

Traditionally, coriander is natural aphrodisiac which to enhance libido.Coriander health benefits uses