CORIANDER (Cilantro)
When the Children of Israel wandered in the desert and received manna from the sky, they described it as looking like coriander seed.
Ever since, coriander has been called “the healer from heaven.”
Coriander is an annual plant of the carrot or parsley family and has pink or white flower clusters.
The fruit consists of globular, grayish-white colored seeds. It grew wild throughout Egypt, ancient Palestine and other countries in the region.
The seeds have a pleasant, aromatic oil.
They are used as a spice or flavoring for pastries, meats, candies, salads, soups, curries and wine.
Chances are, none of the early peoples suffered from indigestion because coriander has been used for centuries as a treatment for minor stomach ailments.
Unlike most medicines for digestive problems, coriander tastes great and has a warm fragrance like citrus and sage.
It’s recommended for indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
Externally, it’s used to ease muscle and joint pain.
Recently, scientists began looking at coriander as an anti-inflammatory treatment for arthritis.
Other research has demonstrated that it reduces blood sugar levels, an indication that it may prove to be a useful sugar management tool for diabetics.
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