What are the benefits of drinking coriander water?

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Coriander is a familiar Vietnamese spice. However, not everyone knows the health benefits of coriander. So, what are the benefits of drinking coriander water? Please refer to the information below to have useful knowledge of coriander.

1. Characteristics of coriander

Coriander plant when mature, the plant is from 20 to 60cm tall. Stems smooth, branched with petioles and leaves in the upper part; coriander leaves are green, leaflets are circular in shape, often divided into 3 lobes, lobe margins are toothed.
Coriander has a very specific aroma, so it is used as a seasoning in dishes. In addition, on the occasion of Tet, Vietnamese people often have a custom, using coriander to boil water for bathing or to wash their faces, with the meaning of wishing the whole year to be fragrant.

2. The effect of coriander

Maybe you don't know, in addition to being a spice, coriander also brings many health benefits. Specifically as follows:
2.1 Coriander can help control blood sugar A study based on the results of people with diabetes who consumed coriander for a month showed: Their blood sugar level became stable more determined. This proves that the effect of coriander in controlling blood sugar is very good.
2.2 Strengthens the Immune System Coriander is rich in vitamins A and C. These vitamins work to support and promote a healthy immune system.
In addition, coriander seed extract also contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation and slow the growth of cancer cells such as: breast cancer, lung cancer...
2.3 Good for health Cardiovascular Health An animal and test-tube study found that coriander may reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The addition of coriander every morning every day will provide oleic acid, ascorbic acid and linoleic acid, these substances help regulate cholesterol levels to the lowest level to help prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis and vascular occlusion. blood.

In addition, the folate present in coriander reduces the amount of harmful enzymes in the body, thereby preventing heart attacks and strokes. Coriander juice also helps diuretic, lower blood pressure.
2.4 Protect brain health Brain diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis, are associated with inflammation. Coriander's anti-inflammatory properties can protect and aid against these diseases.
2.5. Supports Digestive Tract and Gut Health The oil extracted from coriander seeds benefits the digestive tract. An 8-week study in 32 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) found that 30 drops of an herbal medicine containing coriander three times a day significantly reduced abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort, compared with placebo group. In addition, in traditional medicine in Iran, coriander extract is also used as an appetite-promoting stimulant.

3. Drinking coriander water can lose weight?

“Does drinking coriander water lose weight?” This is a question that many people are interested in and are in the process of losing weight. In fact, the use of coriander, coriander juice will help prevent the formation of excess fat, help balance the nutritional content in the body and create a feeling of fullness for a long time, control hunger, reduce calorie intake into the body, effectively supporting weight loss.
However, in order for the weight loss process to achieve the desired effect, you still need to regularly practice in combination with weight loss exercises, a healthy weight loss diet. In addition, you should also consult expert advice on nutrition for weight loss.

4. What is the effect of drinking coriander water?

“What are the effects of drinking coriander water? ” or using “What is the effect of coriander juice? ". Drinking coriander juice will bring the following effects:
Helps diuretics, lowers cholesterol in the blood Treats bloating, indigestion due to digestive disorders Cure menorrhagia Kinds of milk for postpartum women Support weight loss Help beauty skin, anti-inflammatory acne treatment. However, to use coriander water, coriander is safe and highly effective; At the same time to prevent side effects, you need to know how to use coriander juice properly. Some notes, when using coriander juice.
A week should not use more than 200ml of coriander juice. If taken in excess, it will cause stomach irritation and may cause vomiting, stomach pain. Patients with suspected liver function should not use coriander juice. Because if you use coriander juice, it can cause bile to increase. People with sensitive or irritated skin should limit contact with coriander. Because coriander has a skin irritant, it can easily cause hives or lead to atopic dermatitis. For foods containing a lot of vitamin K such as cauliflower, asparagus, ... should not be combined with coriander. The combination may result in loss of nutritional value from the food. When a child has a fever, they should not be given foods containing coriander. Because coriander is warm in nature, it will make children have a higher fever. Coriander is not only a delicious spice that is easy to prepare in everyday dishes, but also brings many benefits to human health. However, when using coriander juice, you need to use it in moderation to avoid side effects.

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