Dhania or Coriander is an evergreen herb with a characteristic aroma. Dried seeds of this plant are generally used for medicinal purposes. The taste of Dhania can be bitter or sweet depending on the freshness of the seeds. Dhania is packed with nutrients and various antioxidants that protect the body against certain diseases.
Drinking Dhania water or Coriander seeds soaked in water in the morning is beneficial for thyroid due to its high mineral and vitamin content. Dhania (coriander) leaves are light to digest and help improve digestion which helps reduce flatulence, diarrhea, bowel spasm due to its anti-diarrheal and carminative properties. It is recommended to add Dhania to your regular diet to prevent a number of gastric problems. It also reduces muscle spasms as well as the frequency and severity of abdominal pain due to its antispasmodic property. Dhania also helps in the removal of kidney stones by increasing the production of urine due to its diuretic property.
Dhania juice or Dhania powder and rose water can be mixed to form a paste which can be applied on the face to help control acne, pimples and blackheads due to its antibacterial and astringent properties.
It is advisable to use Dhania in small amounts as large amounts may cause skin irritation and inflammation[1-3].

What are the synonyms of Dhania?

Coriandrum sativum, Dhanya, Coriander, Dhane, Dhaue, Kothimbir, Dhaniwal, Dhanawal, Dhaniyal, Kishneez

What is the source of Dhania?

Plant Based

Benefits of Dhania

What are the benefits of Dhania for Irritable bowel syndrome?

Modern Science View

Dhania (Coriander) might be beneficial in managing Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS might occur due to the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Essential oil from the Dhania seeds inhibits the overgrowth of these bacterias[4][8].

What are the benefits of Dhania for Appetite stimulant?

Modern Science View

Flavonoids in Dhania seeds might be beneficial in stimulating appetite. Linalool in Dhania helps to increase the consumption of food. It also increases the activity of neurotransmitters involved in the process of stimulating appetite[4][6].

What are the benefits of Dhania for Muscle spasm?

Modern Science View

Dhania might be beneficial in managing spasm. Dhania has carminative and antispasmodic activities. It also reduces the frequency and severity of abdominal pain caused due to indigestion[4][9].

What are the benefits of Dhania for Worm infections?

Modern Science View

Dhania might be beneficial in the management of worms. It has anthelmintic property that inhibits the hatching of the worm eggs. Thus, Dhania reduces the worm count[4][7].

How effective is Dhania?

Insufficient evidence

Appetite stimulant, Constipation, Diarrhea, Flatulence (gas formation), Hernia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Muscle spasm, Nausea, Piles, Worm infections

Precautions when using Dhania

Advice from Experts

Ayurvedic View

Consult your doctor before taking fresh leaves of Dhania if you have breathing problems due to its Sita (cold) nature.

Patients with diabetes

Modern Science View

Dhania may lower the blood sugar level. So it generally advisable to consult your doctor while taking Dhania with anti diabetic drugs[4].

Ayurvedic View

Dhania has blood sugar lowering nature due to its Tikta (bitter) property. So, monitor your sugar level while taking Dhania powder as medicine along with your preexisting antidiabetic drugs.

Patients with heart disease

Modern Science View

Dhania may lower the blood pressure level. So it is generally advisable to monitor your blood pressure while taking Dhania with other antihypertensive drugs[4].

Ayurvedic View

Dhania has blood pressure lowering nature due to its Mutral (diuretic) property. So, monitor your blood pressure while taking Dhania powder as medicine along with your preexisting antihypertensive drugs.

Recommended Dosage of Dhania

Dhania Churna - ¼- ½ teaspoon twice a day.

How to use Dhania

1. Dhania Powder
a. Take ½ teaspoon of Dhania powder.
b. Swallow it with water or by mixing honey to it before or after meals.
c. Use this remedy if you have excessive acidity.

2. Dhania Kwath
a. Take 4-5 teaspoon of Dhania Kwath.
b. Add buttermilk to it and drink it before or after meals.
c. Use this remedy in case of indigestion, acidity, nausea, diarrhea and dysentery after lunch.

3. Dhania Ka Sharbat
a. Take 1-2 teaspoon of Dhania seeds.
b. Mix with one glass of water and let it stand for the whole night.
c. Mash the Dhania seeds in the same water the next morning.
d. Take 4-6 teaspoons of this Dhania ka Sharbat before taking food twice a day.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What are the chemical constituents of Dhania?

Modern Science View

Major components of Dhania are essential oil such as linalool, a- pinene, y- terpene, camphor, graniol and geranylacetate. It is known for its carminative, stimulant, aromatic, diuretic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, sedative, anti-microbial, anti-convulsant and anthelmintic properties.

Q. What are the forms of Dhania that available in the market?

Modern Science View

Fresh Dhania leaves as well as seeds are widely available in the market. You can add Dhania leaves to your cuisines to give flavor and utilize its benefits.

Q. How to use Dhania for burning eyes?

Modern Science View

Boil dhania seeds to form a decoction and use this liquid to wash the eyes if you have any allergy or burning sensation in the eyes.

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