Table of contents hide 1 Culantro as a traditional medicine for the Spirit 2 Nutrients found in Havana coriander or coriander 3 Additional benefits of Culantro 4 How can we use this herb?

The coriander, or foetidum eryngium, is originally from South America and Mexico . Also known as cimarrón, coriander, goat, recao, ground coriander, Havana coriander, Monte coriander; It is a popular herb for its pungent smell.

This does not prevent it from being used in the kitchen of the whole world, both in the countries of Latin America, and in Asia. Coriander should not be confused with coriander, which, although both have a similar taste, the former is much stronger than the latter.

Like many herbs used for cooking, coriander also has additional health benefits that could be useful for you.

Culantro as traditional medicine for the Spirit

Many know the effectiveness for the spirit of weeds, however not many studies have entered the plant as has been done in other herbs. In the Caribbean it is used strictly for medicinal purposes along with its culinary applications . When used as a cure it has been thought to treat the symptoms of:

• asthma
• stomach ache and earache
• digestive problems (for example, worms, diarrhea)
• insect or snake bites
• fevers
• malaria

Nutrients found in Havana coriander or coriander

Not only the leaves, but also the root of the Havana coriander have been found to be full of nutrition. In traditional dishes, both have been used to calm stomach aches, and there has been research on whether or not it can work as an anti-diabetic .

Like many other herbs, this herb contains many of the vital nutrients that humans need to survive. These include:

• iron
• riboflavin
• carotene
• Vitamin A
• vitamins B1 and B2
• vitamin C

The coriander also contains high amounts of protein and carbohydrates so, in theory, it should be good for vegetarians who need to maintain their protein levels without eating meat . It has been used as an appetite stimulant for those who are struggling to eat.

Additional benefits of Culantro

• It has a strong antioxidant activity
• Help prevent cardiovascular damage
• Provides feelings of calm
• Promotes normal blood sugar levels
• Help improve sleep quality
• Coriander seed oil has antioxidant properties that can reduce oxidative stress
• It has potential against an oral form of candida fungus
• Combat various types of harmful organisms
• Promotes neurological health by discouraging oxidative stress
• Promotes normal fluid balance
• It is compatible with bone health
• It contains nutrients, such as vitamin A, that support eye health.
• It is used to produce essential oils that act as preservatives of natural foods
• Encourage normal bowel movements.

How can we use this herb?

The coriander although it has a strong taste and smell, the cimarrón or culantro can be very tasty when used correctly. In Vietnam it is a common ingredient increasingly popular in Pho dishes, so you could happily cut some and sprinkle on the garnish and flavor. In essence, it can be used as coriander, except that it needs to be used with much more moderation.

A good alternative is to make a tea or a decoction . For a tea, simply cook the leaves in a little water as you would with a fresh mint tea . For a decoction you must boil the leaves for a long time until the oils are released and drink it. If the taste is unpleasant for some, this is possibly a sign that their work is being done.

As always, if you suffer from any of the diseases or deficiencies mentioned in this article, you should seek the advice of a doctor and discuss the remedies and cures with them first.

AUTHOR: JoT333, editor of the great family of hermandadblanca.org