Benefits of Coriander

What are the benefits of coriander? I wonder how much do you know about this knowledge? Let me introduce it to you below.

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Alias: coriander, coriander, Hucai, coriander, Tianxing, garden coriander, Hulai Usage tips: 15-30 grams each time

Coriander knowledge introduction:

Coriander was also introduced by Zhang Qian during his diplomatic mission to the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty. Its tender stems and fresh leaves have a special fragrance and are often used as a garnish and flavor enhancer for dishes. It is one of the favorite vegetables for people.

Coriander belongs to the Apiaceae family and is an annual to biennial vegetable. It is native to the Mediterranean coast and is distributed throughout my country, with the largest number in North China, where it is cultivated in all seasons.

The main root of coriander is thin, usually spindle-shaped, the stem is upright, thin and long; the petiole is short, and the leaves are fan-shaped and green.

The best quality ones are green in color, rich in fragrance, crisp and tender in texture, and without yellow or rotten leaves.

Benefits of Coriander

Coriander contains many volatile oils, and its special aroma is emitted by the volatile oils. It can remove the fishy smell of meat, so adding some coriander to some dishes can play a unique effect of removing the fishy smell and enhancing the taste. Coriander extract has a significant function of sweating, clearing heat and clearing rashes. Its special fragrance can stimulate the secretion of sweat glands, promote the body to sweat and clear rashes. It also has the effect of harmonizing the stomach and regulating the middle, because coriander is spicy and fragrant, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and has the effect of appetizing and invigorating the spleen.

The whole plant contains decanal, nonanal, linalool and vitamin C. The seeds contain volatile oils, sugars and nitrogen compounds. The main components of volatile oils are d-linalool, dipentene (d-limonene) and flavonoids.

Coriander Additional Information:

How to store coriander for a long time: Cut off the roots of coriander, remove the yellow leaves, spread them out to dry for a day or two, braid them into long braids as thick as sausages, and hang them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. Or choose coriander with roots, remove the yellow leaves, wash them, hang the coriander one by one on a string to dry, then remove the coriander and store it in a container. Soak the coriander in warm water for a while before eating.

Coriander is suitable for everyone

It is edible for general population.

1. It is especially suitable for people suffering from cold, rectal prolapse, loss of appetite, and children with measles;

2. However, people who suffer from bad breath, body odor, severe tooth decay, gastric ulcers, and sores should eat less coriander. In addition, coriander is warm in nature, so people who have measles or have not yet broken out but have stagnant heat and toxicity should not eat it.

Therapeutic effects of coriander:

Coriander is pungent and warm, and enters the lung and spleen meridians;

It has the effects of sweating, clearing rashes, digesting food, relieving gas, invigorating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach;

It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as the early stage of measles, poor exhalation, food stagnation, loss of appetite, and rectal prolapse.

Coriander food incompatibility:

When taking tonics and Chinese medicines such as Atractylodes macrocephala and Cortex Moutan, it is not advisable to take coriander to avoid reducing the efficacy of the tonics.

Coriander cooking instructions

1. Coriander is an important spice vegetable, refreshing and appetizing, and can be added to soups.

2. Do not eat rotten or yellowed coriander, because it has lost its aroma, has no effect as mentioned above, and may produce toxins.

Cooking use: as a spice. Fresh leaves are crushed to increase the flavor and appearance of the seasoning, commonly used in Chinese cuisine, and can also be used as a cold dish, noodles and soup seasoning and to correct the fishy smell. Seed powder is a common seasoning used by Europeans and is one of the ingredients of "curry powder".