Cilantro can rightly be called a majestic plant and attributed to a folk healer. In addition to being used as a fragrant ingredient for delicious dishes, it is used to prepare various tinctures and medicinal decoctions. In ancient Russia, cilantro was called a “klopovnik” because of its distinctive sharp aroma. In addition to the fans of this plant, there are also those who can’t stand it, because of the same specific smell.
In fact, the “healer” has a lot of useful properties and deserves special attention. Many people call it “coriander”, but this is a slightly incorrect definition. Coriander is just seeds, and the leaves, the stem and the root are nothing but her “Majesty" cilantro. In the article we will tell you what properties she possesses and how she affects the woman’s body.
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Cilantro: the benefits and harm to a woman’s health
The benefits of cilantro for women are huge, it helps to get rid of many different ailments. There have been cases when, along with taking medications, it was this spice that played a decisive role in curing the disease.
The most common cases when cilantro fits perfectly:
- Painful menstruation is an ailment familiar to many women. With severe pain on critical days, sometimes the desire to "climb the wall", in the literal sense of the word. In this case, a decoction of cilantro seeds helps to relieve pain during spasms. Also, fresh cilantro or decoctions from it, help alleviate the condition during PMS, menopause and restore the violation of the cycle of critical days;
- Cilantro shows good results in lowering blood sugar;
- Lowers cholesterol;
- Depressive conditions, stress, nervous breakdowns, sleep disorders. Due to the sedative effect, cilantro copes well with these problems, calms the nervous system and is able to eliminate problems with insomnia;
- Inflammatory processes in the body. Linoleic acid and cineole have an anti-inflammatory effect;
- In diseases of the oral cavity, cilantro has an antiseptic effect, relieves gum inflammation and eliminates bleeding;
- Due to the high iron content, it copes with anemia;
- Visual impairment and eye diseases. To improve vision and / or cure conjunctivitis, use tinctures for eye treatment;
- Malfunctions in the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract. Due to the essential oils, vitamins and minerals in the composition, cilantro has a beneficial effect on the liver, has a diuretic effect, improves digestion, improves appetite, stimulates the intestines;
- Skin diseases. Compresses with tinctures of cilantro are a great way to get rid of fungus and inflammation on the skin;
- Intoxication. Well proven seeds of cilantro to relieve various intoxications, including poisoning after taking alcoholic beverages.
Note. Cilantro is good in moderation, it is worth taking, following the recommended norm of specialists. With excessive use, it is possible sleep disturbance and a malfunction in the menstrual cycles.
Useful properties during pregnancy
Cilantro (coriander) has a beneficial effect on the digestive system of a pregnant woman, eliminates heartburn, and has a mild diuretic effect. In folk medicine, there are many recipes for various tinctures to eliminate edema, which often appear during pregnancy.
Decoctions of coriander seeds, as well as fresh cilantro in salads, eliminate problems with insomnia, calm the nervous system, energize. For those who live in megalopolises, cilantro is especially useful, it helps to remove toxic substances, heavy metals and excess salts from the body. This favorably affects the body of the expectant mother and the development of the fetus.
Important! There are a lot of useful properties, but do not forget that any, even the most useful product should be consumed in moderation. Excess cilantro (coriander) during pregnancy can lead to undesirable consequences, for example, swelling of the nasal mucosa.
Admission Rules
Depending on the ailment, the methods of application may differ:
- For the prevention of diseases and the treatment of various malfunctions in the body, cilantro (coriander), experts recommend taking fresh, in the form of tinctures or decoctions, as well as adding to cooking as a spicy seasoning;
- In the case of skin diseases, therapeutic compresses and lotions are applied;
- To relieve inflammation in the oral cavity, chewing coriander seeds or fresh cilantro leaves helps;
- In cosmetology, cilantro is very popular and is used in the form of masks that can smooth out shallow wrinkles, improve complexion, and whiten the skin;
- With eye diseases, rubbing tincture of cilantro or lotion helps well.
Consumption rate for women
The daily intake of green cilantro is 35 grams. You can use it as an independent product, or add it to dishes. For coriander seeds, the daily norm should not exceed 4 grams. It can be used in the form of spices for cooking and / or for the manufacture of medicinal decoctions and various tinctures.
Contraindications and possible harm
Along with a large number of useful properties, there are several contraindications to the use of cilantro (coriander), let's consider which ones:
- Individual intolerance to the product (due to the large number of essential oils in the composition, possibly the appearance of allergies);
- It is not recommended to use cilantro (coriander) with products that contain a large amount of vitamin C, this can lead to hypervitaminosis;
- Excessive consumption can cause sleep disturbance, memory impairment and a menstrual cycle failure;
- With coronary heart disease, hypertension, thrombosis, gastritis and peptic ulcer, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, cilantro should be used with caution and only after consulting a doctor.
Important! If you have never used cilantro, start taking the product in small portions, and monitor the condition of the body. In case of any deviations, it is necessary to immediately stop its use. If necessary, consult your doctor.
Nutritional value and calorie content
The table shows the indicators of nutrients in the composition of cilantro and its calorie content per 100 g of product:
| Vitamins (mg) | Minerals (mg) | Nutritional value (g) | Calories (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A - 3.93 | Iron (Fe) - 1.77 | Water - 92.2 | Calories - 23 Kcal |
| Vitamin B1 - 0.07 | Potassium (K) - 521 | Saturated Fatty Acids - 0.014 | Squirrels - 2.13 |
| Vitamin B2 - 0.16 | Calcium (Ca) - 67 | Ash - 1.47 | Fats - 0.52 |
| Vitamin B5 - 0.57 | Magnesium (Mg) - 26 | Mono / Disaccharides - 0.87 | Carbohydrates - 0.87 |
| Vitamin B6 - 0.15 | Manganese (Mn) - 426 mcg | Fiber - 2.8 | — |
| Vitamin B9 - 62 mcg | Copper (Cu) - 225 mcg | — | — |
| Vitamin C - 27 | Sodium (Na) - 46 | — | — |
| Vitamin E - 2.5 | Selenium (Se) - 0.9 mcg | — | — |
| Vitamin K - 310 mcg | Phosphorus (P) - 48 | — | — |
| Vitamin PP - 0.11 | Zinc (Zn) - 0.5 | — | — |
| Choline - 12.8 | — | — | — |
Traditional medicine has always been considered an effective "tool" to combat various ailments. If you use this or that product rationally, you can achieve excellent performance that will bring the desired result in a short time. Do not forget about preventive measures to prevent diseases and eat healthy food. Remember, preventing a problem is easier than eliminating its consequences.
