Today's topic of
discussion is CILANTRO, also known as CORIANDER because of the plant's
seeds. Cilantro has been known to provide anti-inflammatory and
detoxification benefits. I was first introduced to cilantro in 2009 and I
loved it! I had never tasted the herb before but I immediately noticed
it's distinctive smell. This smell comes from the amount of condensed
essential oils found within the plant.
In fact, cilantro has 11 essential oils and 6 different acids with each having
valuable affects.
For instance, cineole and linoleic
acid are the two main elements that help fight against rheumatic and arthritic
ailments, such as arthritis or any autoimmune disorder. Cineole and
linoleic acid also work together to assist in the removal of excess water in
the body mostly from swelling. Oleic acid, palmitic acid,
stearic acid and ascorbic acid (or vitamin C) are three elements active in
lowering high cholesterol levels in the blood and in the walls of veins and
arteries.
Borneol and linalool operate to
purify the liver and decrease diarrhea, along with cineole, limonene,
alpha-pinene & beta-phelandrene with each of which possessing
anti-bacterial components. Another interesting component of cilantro is
citronelol. Citronelol is a natural antiseptic within cilantro, aiding in
reducing bad-breath, mending mouth-wounds and stopping oral ulcers. It also
contains high amounts of vitamin A and phosphorus.
Dodecenal is the most common and
arguably the most beneficial component found in cilantro. Isao Kubo, Ph.D
at the University of Berkeley led a study with laboratory tests showing
dodecenal is two times more effective than gentamicin, a regularly used anitbiotic medicine
(click the link for more information on gentamicin).
Listed below are specific benefits
of eating cilantro:
- Swellings
- High Cholesterol Levels
- Diarrhea
- Mouth Ulcers
- Anemia
- Small Pox
- Menstrual problems
- Vision
- Conjunctivitis
- Skin Disorders
- Blood Sugar
Consult with your physician before
ingesting cilantro if you're pregnant. Miscarriage and reduced contraception
have noted by some sources. If breastfeeding, consult with your physician. (http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/benefits-of/cilantro)
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