Coriander Seed

History:

Coriander is a native of the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe, southwestern Asia and northern Africa, that now grows in Europe and North and South America. Coriander is a small, annual plant that reaches only two feet in height and grows as a weed on both cultivated and waste ground. All Coriander parts have an extremely pungent and disagreeable scent, but upon drying, Coriander Seeds lose their odor and become more and more fragrant the longer they are dried. The ripe seeds have a sweet, spicy flavor. One of the world's oldest known herbs, Coriander has been an important medicinal herb to support good digestion for over three thousand years and was mentioned in Sanskrit texts, ancient Egyptian papyri, The Bible (where it was compared to manna) and in the writings of the Greek physician, Hippocrates. The first-century Roman scholar, Pliny, claimed that the best Coriander came from Egypt, where, no doubt, the Israelites gained their knowledge of its properties. The botanical genus, Coriandrum, is derived from the Greek, κορίαννον or koriannon, a type of bedbug that is thought to smell like Coriander leaves. The Romans later called it Coriandrum and brought the plant to northern Europe, using it in herbal medicine and to preserve meats as an antibacterial, and the Chinese believed that Coriander conferred immortality. In the Middle Ages, Coriander was included in love potions as a potent aphrodisiac and was mentioned in virtually all medieval Herbals. One Peruvian tribe is so fond of Coriander that they actually exude its unpleasant scent. Some of Coriander's constituents include essential oil (its active ingredient), beta-sitosterol, alpha- and beta-pinene, malic acid, aspartic acid, oleic acid, borneol, linalool, linoleic acid, cineol, camphor, thymol (an antiseptic), pectin, p-coumaric acid, phenylalanine, trypotophan, lysine, tyrosine, campesterol, phytosterol, tannin, bioflavonoids (quercetin, rutin, quercetin-glycoside), copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, choline, zinc, chromium, potassium, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, vitamin B-3 and fatty matter.

Coriander's main reputation lies with its ability to support the digestive system. It is a fine stomach tonic and digestive aid that stimulates the secretion of gastric juices thereby helping to promote good digestion. Coriander is said to soothe the stomach of both adults and colicky babies and generally support a reduction of irritation in the gastrointestinal tract, including heartburn, nausea and stomach pain. It also helps to improve the appetite and is often used as an aperitif.

Coriander Seed is considered a carminative or agent that will support the body's efforts to inhibit gas from forming in the intestines and  also help to expel wind from the bowels. In addition, Coriander is believed to allay intestinal "griping" (pain and grumbling in the bowels) often associated with other laxatives, as well as relieve intestinal gas pains.

Considered an herbal antispasmodic, Coriander is works with the body's natural properties to relieve diarrhea and ease abdominal cramps.

Coriander contains substances that are reportedly antibacterial and antifungal, helping to inhibit infections from developing in wounds. A 2011 study from Portugal's University of Beira, found that Coriander's essential oil showed promising results as a powerful antibacterial for destroying or reducing the growth of harmful bacterial strains, including E-coli, Salmonella enterica, Bacillus cereus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The scientists theorized that Coriander oil damaged the membrane surrounding bacterial cells, disrupting the cell environment and inhibiting essential processes, including respiration, thus leading to the death of the bacterial cell.

Used externally, the essential oil in Coriander has been used as a topical anti-inflammatory to ease the pain of rheumatic joints, sore muscles, neuralgia and sciatica, which appear to attest to its anti-inflammatory reputation.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Coriander Herbal Supplement may increase your chance of miscarriage if you are pregnant, or it may cause problems getting pregnant. Before using Coriander, tell your doctor if you are are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine, or if you are breast feeding or have stomach problems.

Capsule Information:
Our Coriander Seed supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs."

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