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wildwoodherbalist:

Coriander seeds, 7 health benefits and 3 remedies!

1. Reduces the amount of bad cholesterol and increases the amount of good cholesterol in your blood.

2. Great anti-diabetic properties, it lowers blood glucose levels helping to keep them regulated.

3. Great for the immune system, packed full of Vitamin C.

4. Strong antibacterial properties, especially good for keeping salmonella type infections at bay.

5. Has many of the most important minerals including Iron, which makes them a very good treatment for Anemia.

6. Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle by stimulating the endocrine glands to release and maintain proper hormone balance, this can even alleviate some of the pain.

7. High calcium content makes them helpful for those suffering from Osteoporosis.

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Three quick remedial uses:

1. For treating cold & flu infections amongst other bacterial infections, crush a heaped tablespoon of Coriander seeds in a Mortar & Pestle until the seeds are all broken down into husk flakes and powder.

• Pour the crushed/ground mixture into a cup of water and stir.
• Let it sit for two minutes so the powder and minerals can be absorbed
• Next use a mini sieve/strainer to separate the husks from the water by pouring it into a new cup with the strainer resting on the top of the cup
• The husks can be thrown in the bin now
• Now you should be left with a peppery tasting water with high antibacterial properties!
• Drink one glass in the morning every day at first sign of cold/infection till it subsides.
• This can also be taken each day regularly to maintain a healthy Immune system due to the Vitamin C content, much like a very cheap and easy to make Vitamin C supplement drink!

2. For women who suffer from irregular or abnormally painful PMS, consider adding them to your diet in curries, rice, noodles etc. Also a quick recipe for a Coriander seed drink:

• At night take a handful of seeds and put them in a jug of cold water.
• Let them soak in over night and in the morning remove the seeds and drink the water throughout the day with each meal, this will help regulate your hormones to ensure a regular period.

3. For aiding digestion and reducing IBS/Indigestion symptoms make either the powdered or infused water above but warm it slightly and drink after your large meal, whether lunch or dinner.

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Quick bonus, powdered Coriander seed mixed with Honey is great for treating acne and takes no more than 2 minutes to make, just grind the seeds down in a Mortar and stir in some honey and apply as a 10 minute mask on problem areas!

Caution – If adding them to your diet for it’s diabetes regulating properties, consider talking to your doctor first as they can reduce blood sugar quite a lot.   Also anyone with food allergies especially to nuts/seeds should be absolutely sure they can eat Coriander/Coriander seeds before adding them to their diet in any way.

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