Herb: CORIANDER LEAF
Botanical
name: Coriandrum sativum
Origin: Egypt/Israel
Therapeutic
actions: Anti-halitosis; Aromatic; Carminative; Expectorant;
Narcotic; Stimulant; Stomachic.
Drug Interactions: No known drug interactions.
Description: The
fruits (seeds) are Coriander; the leaves are known as Cilantro. Cilantro has
been found to chelate (remove) heavy metals like mercury, aluminum and lead
from the body. In fact, it is believed to cross the blood-brain barrier and
actually remove said metals from the brain in as little as two weeks. A
researcher, Dr. Yoshiaki Omura discovered this by accident.
Internal uses: Coriander
is used for the digestive system, treating flatulence, loss of appetite, diarrhea
and colic. It settles spasms in the gut
and counters the effects of nervous tension. The raw seed is chewed to
stimulate the flow of gastric juices and to cure foul breath and will sweeten
the breath after garlic has been eaten.
Suggested Dosage: Tincture- 10-20
drops after meals.
