dhanyaka :

General Use:

Considered aromatic, anti-halitosis, carminative, corrective, narcotic, stimulant; stomachic.
- Taste, odor, and medicinal qualities depend on the volatile oil.
- Studies have suggested anti-diabetic, anti-platelet aggregation, antioxidant, antilithogenic, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic properties.

Therapeutic Uses:

Atisara, Chardi, Daha, Jvara, Trsna, Ajirna

Systemic Use:

Headache – Apply paste of Dhaniya leaves on forehead for 10 minutes .

Stomatitis (mouth ulcer ) – Apply juice of Coriander leaves over the ulcers or hold the juice of Coriander leaves in mouth for 5min .

Indigestion/vomiting/diarrhoea/dysentery - 20ml decoction prepared from 5gm. coarse powder with a Pinch of ginger powder may be taken thrice a day.

Fever - 20ml. decoction from 5gm Powder with sugar 3-4times a day helps to alleviate fever.

Dehydration/Excessive Thirst/sun Stroke -20ml decoction prepared from 5gm coarse powder with a pinch of salt helps in dehydration/excessive thirst/sun stroke conditions

Cough /Cold- Use of 5 gm of Dhaniya powder as herbal tea every morning prevents cold and cough.

Intestinal Worms – 3-5 gm powder with jaggery twice a day for 5 days.

Administration:

Harvest, wash and use fresh or dry it

Pharmacological:

Dhanyank is Mutral (Diuretic), Jwaraghna (Anti -Pyretic),Deepana (improves digestion ), Rochana ( improves taste ) ,Grahi (useful in mal- absorption ) & Hridya (Good for heart).

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dhanyaka - Coriandrum sativum Linn. - Umbelliferae