Poor get poorer
As always, given the inequities built into the global economic system, the poorest people in the world have been the…
Coriander is one of the world&’s oldest herb and its use can be traced back to 5000 BC. Its fresh leaves resemble Italian herb parsley. It is used extensively around the world as a condiment and for garnishing dishes. It gives strong flavour to any food or item they are added to.
It can also be eaten in the form of tangy chutney. It is also added to most of the stuffings in Indian breads to give an irresistible taste. It's dark green leaves are used to garnish curries and pulaos. Besides flavour in food, it has enormous medicinal properties. Coriander leaves are rich in phytonutrients and flavonoid. They contain carbohydrates, sugar, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acid, amino acids, soluble and insoluble fibre and many more. They help in lowering blood glucose levels and bad cholesterol (LDL).
Being an anti-inflammatory food, it helps in preventing skin inflammation. Coriander is a blessing for the people with weak digestion and upset stomach. In helps in curing gastric problems also. To detoxify the body and clear urinary tract infection, coriander is one of the best herbs. If you are feeling nauseatic, add a few leaves in salty lemon water and get a quick relief. It works as a great antiseptic for mouth ulcers. With the presence of vitamin A content, coriander leaves help to prevent Alzheimer. It can be used as a skin cleansing agent too.
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