What is the scientific name of coriander and what are its benefits?

1. Scientific Name

Its Chinese name is coriander, also known as cilantro and fragrant coriander. It is a one- or two-year-old herb. Its overall shape is similar to celery, with small and very tender leaves, slender stems, and a strong flavor. It is a vegetable we are familiar with for enhancing flavor. It is mostly used as a side dish for cold dishes, a flavoring in noodle dishes, or a flavoring in soups.

2. Efficacy

1. Prevent and treat colds: It is not only a food ingredient that can be used to enhance the flavor of dishes, but also a medicinal ingredient with certain medicinal value. It is especially effective against wind-heat and wind-cold, and can prevent and treat colds. Because it contains high plant acid, it can prevent and treat bacterial colds.

2. Appetite and healthy eating: It contains a volatile vegetable oil, which has a good flavor-enhancing effect. If you eat some cold coriander before it opens, it can stimulate your appetite and increase your appetite, which is very suitable for people with poor appetite.

3. Beautify and nourish the skin: Because it contains a high content of vitamin C, this ingredient can be antioxidant, thereby reducing damage to the skin, beautify and nourish the skin, and can eliminate free radicals.

4. Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements: It also contains a good amount of dietary fiber, which can increase the moisture of food and promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby prompting food residues in the intestines to be discharged faster. Therefore, it is very suitable for people with constipation.