Conjunctivitis
• Use 1–2 drops of diluted leaf juice to soothe the eyes.
Coughs, cold, flu
• Crush 2 tsp of coriander seeds and add to 2 tsp of chopped, peeled ginger. Put the mixture into a frying pan over a low heat. Stir to prevent the mixture from burning. Add 2 cups of water. Cover the pan to retain the fumes. Boil for a few minutes. Filter the liquid. Add 1 tbsp of honey for taste and drink warm.
Headaches
• Make a paste of dried coriander seeds and water - apply to forehead.
Nose bleeds
• Put 5–6 drops of coriander oil or juice in each nostril.
Pitta disorders
• Add 1 tbsp of crushed seeds or leaves to 1 cup of water. Soak for at least 3–4 hours. Drink twice a day.
Sinus problems
• Boil 2-3 tbsp of coriander seeds in 4 cups of water. Inhale.
Swellings
• Apply a compress of damp; crushed coriander leaves to the swelling.
• Drink a coriander tea infusion made with 1 tsp of seeds and 1 cup of hot water.
Other uses
Coriander is used in cooking a variety of recipes. The powdered seeds can be added to vegetables while cooking. A paste or chutney containing coriander is used as an appetizer before meals. To make the chutney, grind a medium bunch of coriander leaves and a small bunch of mint leaves together with a little water, lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt. For variations, add mango pulp, grated coconut, chopped nuts, natural yoghurt or sour cream. Serve as a sauce with vegetables.
• Use 1–2 drops of diluted leaf juice to soothe the eyes.
Coughs, cold, flu
• Crush 2 tsp of coriander seeds and add to 2 tsp of chopped, peeled ginger. Put the mixture into a frying pan over a low heat. Stir to prevent the mixture from burning. Add 2 cups of water. Cover the pan to retain the fumes. Boil for a few minutes. Filter the liquid. Add 1 tbsp of honey for taste and drink warm.
Headaches
• Make a paste of dried coriander seeds and water - apply to forehead.
Nose bleeds
• Put 5–6 drops of coriander oil or juice in each nostril.
Pitta disorders
• Add 1 tbsp of crushed seeds or leaves to 1 cup of water. Soak for at least 3–4 hours. Drink twice a day.
Sinus problems
• Boil 2-3 tbsp of coriander seeds in 4 cups of water. Inhale.
Swellings
• Apply a compress of damp; crushed coriander leaves to the swelling.
• Drink a coriander tea infusion made with 1 tsp of seeds and 1 cup of hot water.
Other uses
Coriander is used in cooking a variety of recipes. The powdered seeds can be added to vegetables while cooking. A paste or chutney containing coriander is used as an appetizer before meals. To make the chutney, grind a medium bunch of coriander leaves and a small bunch of mint leaves together with a little water, lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt. For variations, add mango pulp, grated coconut, chopped nuts, natural yoghurt or sour cream. Serve as a sauce with vegetables.
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