Coriander; Nutritional Value, Ingredient, Coriander Health Benefits

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Coriander Health Benefits(Coriandrum sativum) also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley is an annualherb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Most people perceive the taste of coriander leaves as a tart, lemon/lime taste, but a smaller group, of about 4–14% of people tested, think the leaves taste like bath soap, as...

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This article explains Nutritional Value ,Coriander Health Benefits in simple medical language.
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Coriander Health Benefits(Coriandrum sativum) also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley is an annualherb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Most people perceive the taste of coriander leaves as a tart, lemon/lime taste, but a smaller group, of about 4–14% of people tested, think the leaves taste like bath soap, as linked to a gene which detects aldehyde chemicals also present in soap.

Nutritional Value ,Coriander Health Benefits

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	95 kJ (23 kcal)

Carbohydrates	3.67 g
Sugars	0.87
Dietary fiber	2.8 g

Fat	0.52 g

Protein	2.13 g

Vitamins	Quantity%DV^†
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin	42% 337 μg 36% 3930 μg 865 μg
Thiamine (B1)	6% 0.067 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	14% 0.162 mg
Niacin (B3)	7% 1.114 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	11% 0.57 mg
Vitamin B6	11% 0.149 mg
Folate (B9)	16% 62 μg
Vitamin C	33% 27 mg
Vitamin E	17% 2.5 mg
Vitamin K	295% 310 μg

Minerals	Quantity%DV^†
Calcium	7% 67 mg
Iron	14% 1.77 mg
Magnesium	7% 26 mg
Manganese	20% 0.426 mg
Phosphorus	7% 48 mg
Potassium	11% 521 mg
Sodium	3% 46 mg
Zinc	5% 0.5 mg

Other constituents	Quantity
Water	92.21 g
Link to USDA Database entry
Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
^†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Coriander Health Benefits

Constipation. Early research suggests that drinking a specific tea containing fennel, senna, licorice, orange peel, cassia cinnamon, coriander, and ginger (Smooth Move by Traditional Medicinals) for one month can reduce constipation in older people.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Early evidence suggests that, when used along with usual treatment, taking 30 drops of a product containing lemon balm, spearmint, and coriander three times daily after meals for 8 weeks reduces stomach pain and discomfort in people with IBS.
Stomach upset
Loss of appetite
Spasms
Intestinal gas (flatulence)
Diarrhea
Bacterial or fungal infections
Measles
Hemorrhoids
Toothaches
Nausea
Painful hernia
Worms
Joint pain

References

Brennan, Eric (February 26, 2015). “Effective Intercropping for Biological Control of Aphids in Transplanted Organic Lettuce”. eOrganic. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
Nutritional Data, coriander seed, per 100 g”. nutritiondata.self.com. Conde Nast. Retrieved 2013-
“Hydrodistillation extraction time effect on essential oil yield, composition, and bioactivity of coriander oil”. Journal of Oleo Science. 63(9): 857–65. doi:10.5650/jos.ess14014. PMID 25132088.
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/supplements
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander

Coriander; Nutritional Value, Ingredient, Coriander Health Benefits

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