Sanskrit: Dhányak
Daanyak
Hindi: Dhania
English: Cori- ander/Cilantro
Latin: Coriandrum sativum Linn. Part Used: Seeds, leaves
Habitat: Com- mon throughout India Energetics: Bit-ter, pungent- cold-pungent VPK=
Tissues: Blood, muscle, plasma Systems: Diges- tive, respiratory, urinary
Action: Alterative, antibilious, aphrodisiac, aro- matic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Uses: Main herb – digestive and skin/rash prob- lems. Griping, flatulent colic, rheumatism, neural- gia, indigestion, vomiting, intestinal disorders, re- moves excess Kapha, eyewash, conjunctivitis, re- lieves internal heat and thirst, urogenital system (burning urethra, cystitis, infections, etc.), sore throat, allergies, for all Pitta disorders, burning,
juice for allergies, hay fever, and skin rashes (and externally as well); antidotes hot pungent foods, bleeding hemorrhoids. Externally—eye disorders. Preparation: Cilantro juice, infusions (hot and cold), powder
Precautions: Not to be used in extreme Váyu nerve tissue deficiency