Kishnish, Chinese parsley, Mexican parsley, chilantro, hamem, coriander - what names does the usual cilantro have. In modern Russian cuisine, this herb is used along with other seasonings and gives any dish a special, unique taste.
Cilantro belongs to the annual umbrella plants. In the wild, it is found in western Asia and in some European countries. And the Eastern Mediterranean is considered the birthplace of cilantro, because the plant even owes its name to the Greek "koris", which means "bug". This name was not given by chance - the unripe seeds of the coriadar smell as if they were just these insects. But it is precisely this smell and specific taste, unusual for the inhabitants of Russia, that is the "highlight" of the plant. Experts advise: in order to understand and appreciate the coriander, it is necessary, regardless of the smell, to try to chew the leaves for a long time. Then you will discover the whole bouquet of the multi-taste of this herb. Due to its beneficial qualities, appreciated not only by cooking, but also by medicine, cilantro is popular on all continents and is grown everywhere.
Useful properties of cilantro
This herb, so similar to the parsley we are used to, has amazing properties that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Its green leaves contain a rich composition of vitamins such as C, B1, B2, pectin and carotene. It should be noted the presence of essential oils and several types of acids. At the same time, coriander contains 23 kcal, which will be especially important for people adhering to a strict diet. It is for them that cilantro will become an indispensable seasoning for dishes, because it perfectly removes toxins and toxins from the body, which means it helps to lose weight.
In addition, for several centuries, cilantro has been used as an excellent pain reliever and diuretic. It is noted that the plant is very useful for people with digestive problems, cilantro not only stimulates the appetite, but also significantly improves intestinal motility.
It is worth noting one specific property of cilantro: it will help remove toxins and bacteria from the body, the appearance of which is associated with poisoning, including alcoholic ones. It has been noticed that the morning hangover syndrome is more easily tolerated when using a decoction of cilantro or simply chewing fresh herbs.
Application restrictions
Despite the fact that modern doctors, cosmetologists and nutritionists confirm the beneficial properties of coriander, there are certain rules for its use. Firstly, you should not eat more than 35 g of greens at one time, count everything - both inside the dish and fresh sprigs of cilantro. Greens must be completely excluded during pregnancy and throughout the entire time of breastfeeding. People suffering from cardiovascular diseases should significantly reduce their intake of cilantro, only occasionally adding it to their favorite dish.
