Coriander/ Coriandrum sativum/කොත්තමල්ලි
Parts used – seeds &whole plant
Properties:
Rasa Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura,
Guna Laghu, Snigdha,
Veerya Ushna
Vipaka Madhura
Attributes / Karma:
Alleviate Tri-doshas
Promote appetite & digestion, diuretic
Cures – fever, excessive thirst, burning sensation, vomiting, asthma, cough,
Hemorrhoids, parasitic infections (Krimi)
Medicinal uses:
External
· Swelling & pains – local application of Coriander seeds is done.
· Headaches – past of dry coriander is applied.
(Due to Pitta) past of green coriander
· Stomatitis –decoction of green coriander is used as a gargle
· Epistaxis - nasal drop of green coriander
Internal
· Repeated administration of coriander water – effective in distaste, emesis, anorexia, indigestion, dysentery, diarrhea, abdominal pain, piles, and fever.
· Disurea – one tablespoon full crashed Coriander add to cup of boiling water, keep until cool, strain & drink.
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