Medicinal Benefits of Dhania (Coriandrum sativum)
What is Dhania or Coriandrum Sativum?
Drinking Dhania water or Coriander seeds soaked in water in the morning is beneficial for thyroid due to its high mineral and vitamin content. Dhania (coriander) leaves are light to digest and help improve digestion which helps reduce flatulence, diarrhea, bowel spasm due to its anti-diarrheal and carminative properties.
Dhania juice or Dhania powder and rose water can be mixed to form a paste which can be applied on the face to help control acne, pimples and blackheads due to its antibacterial and astringent properties.
It is advisable to use Dhania in small amounts as large amounts may cause skin irritation and inflammation.
What are the synonyms of Dhania?
How does Dhania or Coriandrum Sativum help in Ayurvedic Healing?
Dhania helps in the below conditions -
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
Dhania (Coriander) might be beneficial in managing Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS might occur due to the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Essential oil from the Dhania seeds inhibits the overgrowth of these bacterias
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Use Nirogya Sundri Powder to cure irritable bowel syndrome. Nirogya Sundri Powder has Dhania as one of its major composition.2. Appetite stimulant
Flavonoids in Dhania seeds might be beneficial in stimulating appetite. Linalool in Dhania helps to increase the consumption of food. It also increases the activity of neurotransmitters involved in the process of stimulating appetite
3.Worm infections
Dhania might be beneficial in the management of worms. It has anthelmintic property that inhibits the hatching of the worm eggs. Thus, Dhania reduces the worm count
4. Joint pain
Dhania might be beneficial in the management of joint pain. Cineole and linoleic acid in Dhania (Coriander) have antirheumatic, antiarthritic activity and anti-inflammatory activity. Coriander inhibits the inflammatory mediators and helps reduce pain and inflammation
- Recommended Products by Dhanwantri Pharmaceutical to cure Joint pain-
Use Nirogya Sundri Powder to cure joint pain. Nirogya Sundri Powder has Dhania as one of its major compositions.