Coriander leaves and seeds

 Coriander ( also known as Cilantro) plant has  amazing  medical properties . Due to the presence of a multitude of bioactives, wide range of pharmacological activities have been ascribed to this herb. The multipurpose uses of this plant and seeds are listed below for the benefit of the readers.

 Coriander leaves: 

1.    The leaves, ground as paste after adding required water, is best used to remove the wrinkles on the skin when applied. It also removes the dark rings around the eyes.  Two drops of this paste into the eyes remove the redness . It also balances the ocular pressure in the eyes.

 Coriander Seeds: ( Tea)

Three teaspoons full of coriander seeds are added to boiling water and allowed to boil for 5 minutes. Add small amount of ginger along with it. Add  milk and sugar to this and filter it in a container. The aromatic tea is delicious to drink and has the following  medical benefits.

a.  Removes Gas from the Stomach.

b.  Increases digestive functions by activating the digestive glands and energizes the liver  and pancreas  functions.

c.  It is an instant remedy for diarrhea. A cup of this tea, also boiled with leaves, gives an instant relief to diarrhea by setting up digestive tract functioning.

d.  It controls blood sugar and diabetic conditions. 

e.  It has anti-inflammatory properties.

f.  The paste is good for treating Gout and Rhematoid Arthritis.

g.  Essential oils in Coriandrum Sativum have the properties of an antiseptic,antimicrobial and heals mouth ulcers. The citronelol component helps cure wounds in mouth and gives fresh breath.

h. In case of blocked nose, the coriander leaves are put in boiled water and when inhaled, its fumes     relieves blocked nose and acts as good expectorant for children.

i.  It is a very good appetizing agent. It stimulates and activates the digestive tract glands and liver.

   
                                                    

           INSULIN  PLANT (COSTUS IGNEUS)                

Costus Igneus is commonly known as Insulin Plant in India.

This medicinal plant is a magic cure for diabetes. Its leaves help building up insulin in the human body by strengthening the beta cells in the pancreas and , therefore, called as the 'insulin plant' in India. 

In Ayurvedic treatment diabetic patients are advised to chew down the insulin plant's leaves @ 2 leaves in the morning and 2 in the evening initially for a fortnight, and thereafter one leaf in the morning and one in the evening. 

Having natural concentration of Corosolic acid, Insulin plant can have a positive effect on blood sugar on both fasting as well as postprandial. Corosolic acid works in metabolism of glucoseprocess like insulin that reduces blood sugar levels by transporting glucose into cells and out of the bloodstream. This can be beneficial to anyone who has trouble with high blood sugar levels, and particular to that in Diabetes.

Identification of the Plant: The plant has large fleshy looking leaves. Undersides of these large, dark green leaves have light purple shade. The leaves are arranged around the stem, forming arching clumps from underground rootstocks.