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Fresh cilantro is the herb of choice for aggravated Pitta. It is hypoallergenic, cooling, improves eyesight, and can be found just about everywhere. It also softens stool, and is a diuretic that clears inflammation from the urinary tract. Cilantro aids digestion, acts as a carminative preventing gas, and burns ama (residue and waste products). Despite its drying effect, cilantro in small quantities does not aggravate Vata or cause constipation. There is some dispute whether cilantro is useful for chelation, the removal of heavy metals from the blood stream.

Cilantro is the leaf of the coriander seed. Both the leaves and the seeds have citrus overtones. Cilantro, as a cooling herb, pairs well with hot spicy dishes.

Cilantro Phobia

To some people, cilantro tastes 'soapy' or 'buggy'. Harold McGee, in this NY Times article, "Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault," writes that the Greek origin of the word "coriander" means bedbug. To the ancient Greeks, cilantro smelled like "bug infested clothes." Flavor chemists have identified the source of the revulsion to the presence of aldehydes similar to those found in soaps and certain insects. Crushing the leaves releases enzymes that break down aldehydes and destroy the 'soapy' or 'buggy' odor of cilantro. We recommend it crushed in a motar and pestle, chopped or served as a pesto.

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Cilantro's native range extends from Southern Eruope and North Africa to southwestern Asia. Cilantro rots quickly if stored in a plastic bag, and dries out quickly if stored in a paper bag. The solution is a plastic bag kept slightly open lined with a paper towel. Make sure you peel away the dying leaves - they turn to slime and will rot the whole bunch!

Browse Recipes The leaves spoil quickly when picked and lose their aroma when dried. Heat diminishes the flavor of cilantro quickly. Thus cilantro is commonly used as a raw garnish in Latin American and Asian cuisine. It is commonly used on top of curries and dals, in salsas or guacamole.

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Thank goodness! I just adore cilantro, here is where a craving, health and desire meet!

I love cilantro, but its cold. which ingredients can balance it? Thanks
In general, hot spices like black pepper, turmeric, and cumin can balance the cold quality of cilantro...

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