Ingredient information: Coriander
What is coriander?
It is an aromatic plant cultivated in temperate zones around the world and used in many culinary preparations, particularly in Asia, Latin America and Mediterranean cuisine.
The leaves are generally used fresh as a side dish or as a condiment.
Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ) is used today in herbal medicine for both its leaves and its seeds.
What are the biological properties of coriander?
The aerial parts of coriander are particularly rich in carotenoid pigments (provitamin A), antioxidant flavonoids, water-soluble vitamins (especially Vitamin C and K), antioxidant phenolic acids.
Coriander has an antioxidant effect.
It is traditionally used in the management of digestive disorders. Beneficial physiological effects have been identified in vivo. These include:
- beneficial effects on lipid metabolism
- effectiveness as an antidiabetic
- the ability to stimulate digestion
- inhibition of platelet aggregation
- antioxidant potential
- the anti-inflammatory effect
Coriander at Phytocea?
At Phytocea , we have included coriander in the formula of DTOX , a special detox nutraceutical food supplement designed to prevent damage from food contaminants.
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Precautions for using coriander
There may be cases of food allergy to coriander.
It is rich in vitamin K, so its use in large quantities is not recommended in patients treated with anticoagulants.
In the search
Hydroalcoholic extract of Coriandrum sativum (coriander) seeds attenuates lead-induced oxidative stress in different regions of the rat brain. (1)
The aqueous extract of Coriandrum sativum L. promotes neuroprotection against motor changes and oxidative damage in rat offspring after maternal exposure to methylmercury.(2)