Coriander


Sanskirt                    : Dhanyakam
English                      : Coriander , Chinese parsley
Latin Name              : Coriandrum Sativum

Ayurvedic Names    : Kustumburu, Dhaanyeyaka, Dhanika, Sukshmapatra, Haridgandha, Hridya, Veshna, Dhaanaa, Dhaanya, Dhaniyaa, Kunati, Chhatraa, Vitunnaka 

Unani Name             : Kishneez       

                   
Family                      : Umbelliferae, Apiaceae

Kula                         :Mandookaparni Kula

Gana                   :Trishnanigrahana, Sheetaprashamana-                              Charaka

                             Guduchyadi - Susruta
Habitat                    : All over India, native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia.  

 Types                     : 2 types Rural and Wild. ; Large seeded     and Small seeded


AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES:
RASA: Kashaya, Tiktha, Madhur.         GUNA: Laghu and Snigdha. 
VEERYA:Ushna                                   VIPAKA:Madhur..                  
KARMA: Tridoshahar                           DHATU: Shukra and rasa.     
MALA: Mootra (diuretic), purisha (astringent) and srotovishodhana and basti shodhana. 

ORGANS: Eyes and Heart.
 

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
    Fruits of coriander have watery content that is about 11.2 %. It contains protein which is 14.1%. FATTY acids 16.1 %, carbohydrates 21.6 %, minerals 4.4 %, (calcium 0.63 %, phosphorus 0.37 % and iron 17.9 mg per 100 gram ). In ripe fruits, the content of essential oil is comparably low (typically less than 1 %). The essential oil is composed mainly of linalool (50-60%) and about 20% terpenes and alpha-pinene. The active ingredient in the coriander is oil named coriandrol which is 45 to 70 %. In toasted coriander fruits, pyrazines are formed as the main flavour compounds. Seed contains 1% volatile oil, 13% stable oil, 13% resin, astringent principle, malic acid and alkaloids.   
MORPHOLOGY:
    It is an annual soft herb that attains a height of 1 to 3 feet with spread feet of 1-2 feet. Mostly the top part becomes heavy due to which falls over; then sprawls along the ground and sends up branches like many new plants. Leaves are in basal cluster varies from 3 to 15 cm in length and are oblong to ovate in shape. Leaflets are 1 to 2 centimetres in length and are ovate to round. The lower leaves of coriander are lobed and look a little like Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum). The upper leaves are finely dissected into linear segments and almost fernlike. Flower is of white colour which can vary from light purple to creamish in colour. The flowers are bilobed, tiny and borne in numerous compound umbels (flat- topped clusters in which the flower stems arise from a single point). They are asymmetrical, with petals pointing away from the centre of the umbel longer (5- 6 mm) than those pointing towards it. Fruit is sub-globosely that is round in shape bearing colour that varies from yellow to brown. It is tripped and gets divided in to two then crushed with fingers as is globular dry schizocarp 3-5 mm diameter. Coriander flowers and as well as bear’s fruits in the late winters. The seeds are quite like tiny balls. They lose their disagreeable scent on drying and become fragrant they longer they are kept the more the fragrant they become.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

  • External       : Sprinkle some coriander seed on minor cuts and scrapes after thoroughly washing the injured area. Coriander oil works wonderful in inflammations especially due to arthritis. Local application of coriander seeds alleviates swelling and pains. External application of powered green coriander alleviates burning sensation and pain in diseases like inflammation caused by pitta, erysipelas and lymphadenopathy. The paste of dry coriander is used in headache especially that caused by pitta. In conjunctivitis the juice of coriander or decoction of coriander is put in eyes. In epistaxis, nasal drops of green coriander acts as a haemostat. Coriander juice along with turmeric powder or mint juice is applied to the face as toner and also in acne treatment. Dried stem can be used as smoking foods.

  • Internal       : Coriander acts as stimulant, aromatic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial properties and carminative. The powdered fruit, used medicinally as flavoring to disguise the taste of active purgatives and correct their gripping tendencies. The seeds as a paste for mouth ulceration and a poultice for other ulcers. Also decoction of green coriander is useful for stomatitis. Coriander extract has both insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity which make it effective for diabetic patients. Coriander seeds are having significant hypolipidemic effect, lowering the levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides, and increasing levels of high density lipoprotien. In fever administration of coriander water repeatedly can help in subsiding fever and thirst. Chewing the coriander seeds used as mouth freshener. Coriandrin, an antiviral agent has been synthesized from the aerial parts. Coriander forms an ingredient of Pakistani herbal drug-Intellan which is a neuro-energizer. In Unani medicine , infusion of fruits is also used in bleeding piles,neuralgia,cephalalgia and spermatorrhoea.  

 

Central Nervous System: Pulp of coriander boiled with milk cures vertigo, syncope and memory loss.

Digestive System: Repeated administration of coriander water is effective in distaste, emesis, indigestion, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, piles and helmenthiasis. Its a liver stimulant and cold or hot infusion is used in fever related thirst.
Circulatory System: Green coriander is effective in cardiac disorders. Drinking of coriander water helps lower blood cholesterol. Coriander is beneficial in producing iron.  It helps to detoxify and to stimulate the spleen.                                                          

Respiratory System : It is used in cough and dyspnoea induced by kapha.
Urinary System: It is the best diuretic and is effective in dysuria and retention of urine which is commonly occurs in summer season. Useful in prameha caused by pitta.
Reproductive System: It has a hormone balancing effect and helps with menstrual problems.


DOSE:

 Seed powder           : 2-4 gms

Cold infusion             :  20- 40 ml

Juice of whole plant   : 10-20 ml

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FORMULATIONS: Dhanyapachak Vati, Dhanyakadi Hima, Dhanyachatushka vati, Dhanyakasava, Dadimashtaka choorna and lavana bhaskara Choorna.
 

PARTS USED: Seeds and the whole plants are used.
 

HERBAL REMEDIES:

  • Two teaspoons of coriander juice, added to fresh buttermilk is highly beneficial in treating digestive disorders such as indigestion, nausea, dysentery, hepatitis and colitis.
  • A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder or mint juice is an effective remedy for pimples,acne blackheads and dry skins. Apply the mixture to the face after washing it thoroughly every night before going to bed.
  • Aqueous extract of roasted coriander seeds is useful in preventing and curing liver disorders as it contains large amounts of actetylcholine and its precursor choline.

            PRECAUTIONS:

  • Dry coriander should be sparingly used by persons suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.

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