Naturopathy Coriander has an antibiotic and antispasmodic effect

Coriander is not only good as a kitchen spice
Coriander is known for its distinctive smell and taste and is one of the oldest kitchen herbs in the world. But the plant of the umbelliferae family has much more to offer than a special touch to dishes. By containing essential oil, it is among other things an ideal home remedy for stomach pain.

Leaves are often used for Asian dishes
Most people know cilantro from the kitchen and associate it with a very noticeable smell and taste. The sweet aromatic grains are e.g. used for seasoning bread, sauces, potatoes, ragouts or legumes. The green of the herbaceous plant tastes rather strong, bitter and spicy and has a lemony-peppery scent. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for the Asian cuisine and is used here as a seasoning and for the decoration of the plate.

Coriander contains valuable essential oil, which can relieve stomach cramps. (Image: emuck / fotolia.com)

Herb can help with stomach problems
But that's not all. Because the plant also known as "bugweed" has been known since antiquity as a valuable medicinal plant. This is due to the essential coriander oil, which helps with gastrointestinal problems and stimulates the appetite, the news agency "dpa", citing the consumer information service aid. By the herb can be solved light cramps and reduced bloating and bloating, so it is often included in medicines and teas for gastrointestinal problems.

Keep seeds dry and protected from light
In addition to the dried and fresh coriander there is a substance with the name "Dodecenal", which is said to have an antibiotic effect. This should cause the herb, e.g. can help against salmonella, so the information. If you want to plant coriander in your own herbal bed, the aid should choose a sunny to partially shaded and especially sheltered place. In addition, the plants would prefer moist, humus and slightly calcareous soil. Sowing for seed production starts at the beginning of April, between mid-July and the end of August, the seeds can then be harvested. These are then dried and stored protected from light and moisture. The leaves and stems can be cut as needed, as they grow back, so the information of the aid. (No)