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Coriander Seed

Coriander Seed

Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum
Description of Appearance: Coriander is a small, herbaceous plant with delicate, feathery leaves and small white to pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Coriander Seed
  • Cilantro
  • Chinese parsley
  • Dhaniya

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Anti-inflammatory properties

Active Ingredients: Cineole and linoleic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds and leaves
Preperation Method: Can be incorporated into topical creams or ointments for skin conditions

Diuretic effects

Active Ingredients: Essential oils such as citronellol and geraniol
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds and leaves
Preperation Method: Can be infused in water for consumption

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Phytochemicals, including linalool and limonene
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Can be used as a spice in cooking or brewed into a tea

Cholesterol-lowering properties

Active Ingredients: Phytosterols
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Can be included in dietary supplements

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Polyphenolic compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Seeds
Preperation Method: Can be crushed and used in herbal formulations or extracts

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Cineole

Description Cineole, also known as eucalyptol, is a natural organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. It is commonly found in essential oils of various plants.

Phytosterols

Description Phytosterols are plant-derived compounds that have a similar structure to cholesterol. They are naturally found in the cell membranes of plants and have gained attention for their potential health benefits.

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Latin Name: Glycine max
Description of Appearance: The soy plant is a legume that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has trifoliate leaves and pods containing edible seeds.
Common Names:
  • Soy plant
  • Soybean
  • Glycine max

Common Sunflower

Common Sunflower
Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
Description of Appearance: The Helianthus annuus plant is tall with rough, hairy stems and large, bright yellow flower heads. The leaves are broad and heart-shaped.
Common Names:
  • Common Sunflower
  • Sunflower