Cilantro: Health Benefits

18.11.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

Cilantro (also known as coriander leaves) is a plant that adds a refreshing flavor to many sauces and stews.

What are the benefits of cilantro

Fresh greens are a storehouse of vitamins that are very beneficial for the body.

Cilantro, like other green herbaceous crops, has a healing effect on humans.

Improves digestion, strengthens bones, reduces swelling, removes toxins from the body, lowers blood pressure, fights allergies, helps with eye diseases.

In addition, of course, gives an interesting taste to dishes.

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Cilantro or coriander is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Coriander (Coriandrum) of the Apiaceae family.

Cilantro can be called a natural antidepressant. It has a calming and antispasmodic effect.

The aromatic plant helps in the fight against depression and also eliminates nervous tension.

Even in ancient times, the peoples of Asia used the benefits of cilantro to treat men.

Cilantro promotes proper liver function, which is why it is often included in herbal preparations.

Thanks to vitamin K, cilantro promotes blood filtration and also helps destroy bacteria and remove toxins.

How to eat cilantro correctly

It is best to mix cilantro with mint and basil and add it to salads or at the end of cooking.

It is worth noting that coriander can be easily grown even in small pots on the windowsill.

When adding cilantro to food, use only the leaves, chopped with a sharp knife, separating them from the stems.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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