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1. coriander leaves
Soft coriander leaves are most commonly used ingredients in meal preparations from
garnishing to making various dishes. In every refrigerator, coriander leaves have a special
place. Coriander is a powerful herb that used in most cuisines and provides many health
benefits. Coriander leaves are rich source of minerals and vitamins, including thiamine,
vitamin C, riboflavin, phosphorus, calcium, iron, niacin, sodium, carotene, oxalic acid, and
potassium. They also contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber and water. Coriander leaves
have a mild peppery taste which adds a distinct flavor to the various dishes when it is used
in. The cost of coriander leaves is very low but in terms of health, it is very precious. Along
with increasing taste and flavor of food, it also helps to treat many illnesses. Read on to
know about some illnesses in which coriander leaves are helpful.
nnate Health Secrets of Fresh Coriander Leaves
Eye disorders
Fresh coriander leaves are great source of vitamin-C, vitamin-A, anti oxidants, and minerals
such as phosphorus which are helpful to ease macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, aging of
eye, and sooth eyes against stress. Crush some leaves of coriander, boil it in water and
strain the liquid with clean cloth. By applying few drops of this liquid, you will get rid of eye
irritation and pain as well as tearing of the eyes.
Epistaxis (Nose bleed)
Take 20 grams of fresh coriander leaves and crush it with small amount of camphor.
Squeeze out all juice and drop it into the nostrils to stop the bleeding quickly. Or you can
also apply this paste on the forehead to stop the bleeding from nose. The aroma of fresh
coriander leaves is also helpful for this.
Hives
Fresh coriander leaves are helpful to treat some skin disorders due to its anti-fungal, anti-
septic, detoxifying, and disinfectant properties. To get relief from hives, drink it as a juice
or make a paste to apply to the skin. For rashes/hives, mix fresh coriander juice & honey
and apply this paste on the skin area which is affected. Leave it on the skin for at least 15
minutes, before rinsing off with cool water.
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (Morning Sickness)
Many pregnant women feel nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. In this situation, boil 1
cup coriander leaves with 1 cup sugar and water and drink it after cooling.
Small Pox
Coriander leaves are rich source of anti oxidant, anti microbial, and anti infectious
components and acids. Also, the presence of iron and vitamin-C strengthen the immune
system. They have a soothing effect on pox and also decrease the pain of small pox.
Mouth Ulcers
Essential oils of coriander contain citronelol, a component which has an excellent antiseptic

2. property. Additionally, other components of the coriander like essential oil have anti
microbial and healing effects which prevent the worsening of the wounds and ulcers in the
mouth. They freshen up the breath and help in healing of ulcers.
Effects Cholesterol Levels
Fresh coriander leaves are good source of oleic acid, linoleic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid
and ascorbic acid (vitamin-C), which are very effective to decrease the cholesterol level in
the blood. Also, they decrease the deposition of cholesterol along the inside layer of the
arteries and veins and thereby reduce the risk of heart attack.
Improves Digestion
As fresh coriander leaves are good source of essential oils and have rich aroma, they acts
as an excellent appetizer and helps to stimulate the secretion of enzymes and digestive
juices in the stomach. Thus, it helps to stimulate digestion and peristaltic motion. Coriander
leaves are also helpful in treating anorexia.
Curry Leaves
the Sri Lankan and Indian households, curry leaves are the vital ingredients in cooking. In Ayurveda
or traditional Indian medicine, curry leaves are used in treating several illnesses. Curry leaves are
botanically known as Murraya keonigi. This is a deciduous shrub which grows to 6 meters high.
These are found in the warm tropical climates of the Indian subcontinent.
Nutrients in Curry Leaves:
These leaves contain phosphorus, calcium, iron and vitamin C. They also contain some significant
amounts of carbohydrates, fibers and proteins.
Benefits of Curry Leaves:
Following are the health benefits of curry leaves:
• Skin Care: These are good for skin. Curry leaves juice cures the irritations from the insect bites.
Curry leaves juice can also be used for treating minor burns.
• Hair care: These are also used for hair care. This helps to retain the original color of the hair. Add a
handful of these leaves in 200 ml of the coconut oil and boil the oil for 15 – 20 minutes. This mixture
acts as a great tonic for hair. Premature hair graying can be avoided by regular intake of the curry
leaves.
• Weight loss: These help in removing fats from the body. They reduce the bad cholesterol levels in
the body. Obese people can take curry leaves, that along with the exercises and healthy diet helps to
reduce the weight.
• Digestion: These help in digestion. This is widely used in Ayurvedic medications for the treatment of
diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Take 2 tablespoons of curry leaves juice for curing digestion problems.
For enhancing the taste, you can add lime juice to curry leaves juice.
• Diabetes Remedy: People with type 2 diabetes can have curry leaves for reducing the blood sugar
levels. Daily in the morning on an empty stomach, have 8 – 10 fresh curry leaves. This helps in
normalizing the blood glucose levels in 3 – 4 months. Diabetes which is associated with obesity can be
cured easily with the regular consumption of curry leaves.
• Piles: Hemorrhoids or piles can be cured by taking the fresh curry leaves.

3. Leaves
Mint Leaves
The benefits of using fresh mint leaves in our daily diet is manifold. Here are some of them
• Inhaling fresh mint leaves relieves you from congestion problems, like sinus infections and common
cold.
Your teeth becomes white when you chew fresh mint leaves for a while at least once or twice a week.
• Mint leaves eliminate toxins from the body and when included in the diet on a regular basis, eliminates
bacteria and fungus from the body.
Tips to brewing an excellent fresh mint tea
• Drinking herbal mint tea reduces irritated bowel syndromes and cleanses the stomach.
Mint is used in a variety of ways, but the most common is through the brewing of mint tea.Fresh mint
tea can be made by pouring hot, but not boiling, water over fresh leaves of mint. When preparing mint
tea, it is important that the preparation be covered while it is steeping to prevent the valuable volatile
oils from evaporating.
Milk and sweetener can be used optionally.
• The antifungal properties associated with mint help in curing asthma and other allergic conditions.
• Mint helps in getting rid of headaches and migraines.