coriander

Scientific name: Coriandrum sativum L.

Common name: Coriander

Umbelliferae family Other names: Phak Hom (Nakhon Phanom), Phak Hom Noi (Northeastern Region), Phak Hom Pom, Phak Hom Thin (Northern Region), Yam Yae (Krabi)

nature :

Herbaceous plant with an upright trunk that is hollow inside and small, hairless branches with a short taproot. But there will be many fibrous roots. This trunk is approximately 8-15 inches tall. The trunk is green but if mature it will lose its greenish-brown color. The leaves are arranged like feathers. But in the shape of a fan The leaves at the base are larger than those at the tip. Because most of the leaves at the tips are fibrous and bright green, the flowers It comes out in a bouquet at the top of the tree. The flowers are small, with 5 petals, white or light pink. The fruit will bear fruit in winter. The shape of the fruit is spherical, approximately 3-5 millimeters in diameter. At the tip of the fruit, it is separated into 2 lobes. The surface has 10 wavy lines.

There are 2 types of coriander that are widely grown in Thailand:

1. Native species It has thin leaves, small trees, small seeds, quick flowering, short lifespan, and a very pungent aroma.

2. African species It has large, thick leaves, a large stem, and a slight fragrance. Longer lifespan than native species

nutritional value

Fresh leaves contain protein, fiber, phosphorus, beta-carotene.

The fruit or coriander fruit contains essential oils (1.8%) consisting mostly of Linalool, 13% non-volatile oil, and important substances called Coriandrol (coriandrol), tannin, and calcium. Salate and contains estrogen (plant estrogen)

benefit

The coriander that we use is the seeds and the stem, both of which have a unique smell. Coriander seeds are used to treat stomach aches and to aid digestion. As for the leaves, we use them to make vegetable nam and eat them with other foods. Or decorating food also has properties that help with digestion. And also contains beta-carotene. Although not as much as other vegetables. In addition, coriander has a spicy effect that helps expel gas, nourishes the elements, and relieves nausea. Used to help digestion, nourish the stomach, improve appetite, expel gas, expel toxins, cure colds, sweat, and help with digestion. Reduces blood sugar, cures measles, applies as a poultice to cure rashes, cures erysipelas, cures hepatitis, reduces joint pain and swelling, boils and drinks to cure coughs, cures colds, food poisoning, cures hiccups, stimulates blood plasma function. and muscles Contains anti-cancer substances Resists bacteria, fungi, and insect eggs. Therefore, it is used to preserve food.

Coriander cures Tan Sang poisoning, thirst, wind and dizziness, dysentery, bloody diarrhea. Cure hemorrhoids, relieve toothache, help with digestion, expel gas, nourish the elements, boil water for bathing when you have measles. Cure nausea and vomiting Use the fruit to prepare coriander oil, which is an essential oil. If it's on the skin for a long time, it can be irritating.

The roots are used as a medicine, used as a medicine for headaches, measles, chickenpox, and scarlet fever.

Coriander pulp (meaning coriander pulp that has had its oil extracted) has 11-17% protein and 11-20% fat, making it suitable to be used as animal feed. Ground coriander powder can be used to sprinkle on wounds to prevent pus infection. In addition, Coriander is also used as a spice mix for curries, pickled vegetables, sausages, and for flavoring various foods, especially gin. Can be flavored with chocolate and cocoa.

medicinal properties

Effects - Cures dysentery, bloody stools, mucus, hemorrhoids, bleeding, flatulence.

Seeds - relieve toothache, sore mouth

Fresh tree - helps measles rashes go away faster. Treat children with red rashes and erysipelas

How to use

To cure dysentery and bloody stools, use 1 tea cup of the fruit mixed with sugar and mix with drinking water.

To cure dysentery and mucus, use warm fresh fruit juice mixed with alcohol to drink.

Cure hemorrhoids, bleeding

- Use fresh fruit, crushed until broken. Mix liquor and drink 5 times a day.

- Use 120 grams of fresh plant, add 2 glasses of milk, mix with sugar, drink.

To relieve bloating, use 2 teaspoons of the fruit in boiled water.

Treat children with red rashes and erysipelas Helps the measles rash go away faster. Use fresh stems, cut into shreds, add liquor to a boil, and use as a paste. To relieve toothache and sore mouth, use seeds boiled in water. Use mouthwash often.

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