People like to use coriander to season their food in daily life. In fact, coriander has many health benefits. For example, coriander boiled in water can help with digestion and treat measles. However, there are a few groups of people who should avoid consuming coriander. Let's take a closer look with the editor!
Benefits of boiling coriander in water:
1. Cooling down and reducing fever
Boiling coriander root in water can promote heat dissipation and reduce fever. Coriander root can improve blood circulation and facilitate sweating.
To make coriander water, remove the leaves and keep only the stems and roots. Boil them with white radish, ginger, and rock sugar in water for 15 minutes. Drink it after it cools down. This can help children sweat and reduce fever.
2. Lowering blood pressure
Boiling coriander in water can help lower blood pressure. Take 10g of fresh coriander and 10g of kudzu root, boil them in water and drink the mixture twice a day, 50ml each time. It is recommended to do this for 10 days as one course of treatment. This can assist in treating hypertension.
3. Relieving measles
Boiling coriander in water can help relieve measles. Coriander is warm in nature and contains coriander oil, which has the functions of dispelling wind, detoxifying, and invigorating the stomach.
It can detoxify the lungs and stomach, promote blood circulation throughout the body, and is commonly used as a medicine for rashes.
Coriander can be made into coriander wine for skin application, or boiled in water and used for nasal fumigation while it's hot. It can also be used to wipe the face and neck with soup to accelerate the eruption of rashes. If the rashes have already appeared, the use should be stopped.
4. Promoting digestion
Boiling coriander in water can help promote digestion. Cut coriander into small sections and boil them for 10 minutes. Filter out the clear water and drink a cup of it every day.
It can enhance the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain, invigorating the stomach, and promoting digestion. It is often used to treat wind-cold headaches and weak stomach with food stagnation, etc.
Groups of people who should avoid coriander:
1. People with stomach heat
Eating coriander in excess can cause bad breath for people with stomach heat.
2. Excessive sweating individuals
Eating coriander in excess can worsen body odor for individuals who sweat excessively, especially those with strong body odor.
3. People with qi deficiency
Eating coriander in excess can further weaken qi for people with qi deficiency.
4. Patients after surgery
Eating coriander in excess can easily lead to scar hyperplasia for patients after surgery.
5. People with skin allergies or recovering from serious illnesses
Eating coriander in excess can easily cause the recurrence of symptoms for people with skin allergies or those who have just recovered from serious illnesses.
Recipe recommendation: Stir-fried Coriander Stems with Beef
Ingredients: 200g cooked beef tripe, 150g coriander, 1000g cooking oil (approximately 100g will be used), 25g cooking wine, 3g salt, 5g MSG, 10g rice vinegar, 2g shredded spring onion and ginger, 2g garlic slices, 10g sesame oil.
Preparation: Wash the cooked beef tripe and cut it into thin strips about 4cm long. Blanch them in boiling water and then drain the water.
Wash the coriander and cut it into inch-long sections. Set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a hot wok. When it reaches 60% heat, slide the beef tripe into the wok and quickly remove it after it is cooked. Leave a small amount of oil in the wok. When it reaches 70% heat, add the beef tripe, coriander sections, and seasonings. Stir-fry quickly, then thicken the sauce and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve.
Characteristics: The dish is white and green, with tender and fresh texture. It is light and refreshing, and can help nourish the body. It is suitable for conditions such as intestinal bleeding and bloody stool.
Reminder:
The nutritional value and medicinal properties of the coriander root are remarkable. Don't throw it away when consuming coriander.
Furthermore, it is important to note that after consuming coriander, one should avoid excessive sun exposure, as it can cause photosensitivity reactions and lead to sunburn or darkening of the skin.
