ANISILLO
cilantro coriandrum sativum
ANISILLO
cilantro coriandrum sativum
Other Names:
Anisillo
,
CILANDRO
,
coriander
,
Coriander
.
Although this is one of the medicinal plants used for over time, because it
was
already in
common
use among the Assyrians and the Egyptians,
cilantro
can produce toxic effects on the
nervous
system
(binge) if ingested in high doses. It is widely appreciated as
a
condiment.
Habitat:
originating in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean,
but
cultivated and spread throughout Europe and
America
.
Description:
herbaceous plant of the
family
of Umbelíferas, which reaches 20 to 60 cm in height. The flowers are white or pink. The fruit, which is characterized by its roundness, measured from 3 to 5 mm in diameter.
Used parts:
only the ripe fruit.
Properties and indications:
the fruits contain an
essential
oil - rich linalol, which is the active ingredient to their properties to be:
Eupéptica:
facilitates digestion.
Carminativa:
removes gases, þ antispasmodic, tonic and slightly
nervous
system
, when taken in small doses.
Coriander
has
been used as worming, although it
has
not been able to show such property. It is indicated when:
Digestive
disorders
:
gastritis
,
pancreatic
insufficiency, heavy digestions, inappetence,
flatulence
.
In the convalescence of
infectious
diseases
, such as invigorating and stimulating appetite.
In the
halitosis
(bad breath) from the consumers of
garlic
and onions, and smokers.
Use:
as
a
condiment, seasoning various dishes. In infusion of 30 grams. of fruit per
liter
of water,
a
cup after
each
meal. Powder of nuts: swallowed
a
spoonful of dessert (5 gm. Mixed with honey, after
each
meal. In essence, 3 times
a
day are administered from 1 to 3 drops.
Precautions:
discard the green parts of the plant. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. The essence, in high doses, can cause
seizures
.
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