Coriander Seed


coriandrum sativum
Umbelliferae

Combats burning urination and urinary infections.

When back spasm is acompanied by dark urine,
a cooling diuretic can ease discomfort from internal heat.

MEDICINAL
Chew this herb or infuse as a tea to treat
digestive disorders and to use as a mild sedative.

The essential oil can be added to ointments
to help relieve painful joints and muscles.

It is used to flavour various medications.

Use the oil as aromatherapy to help ease headaches.

Cooling and diuretic to combat
burning urination and urinary infections.
When back spasm is acompanied
by dark urine, a cooling diuretic
can ease discomfort from internal heat.

Apply externally for rheumatism and painful joints.

Improves flavor of other medicinal preperations.

At one time it concidered to have aphrodisiac effects.

PREPERATIONS
Infusion
Steep 2 teaspoons dried seeds in 1 cup water,
Take 1 cup daily.

Powder
Take 1/4 teaspoon at a time.



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