Cilantro Leaf Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Cilantro Leaf

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Family:

Apiaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cilantro Leaf
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Cleanse & Detox:

Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Energy Vitality:

Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Immune System:

Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Heart & Circulation:

Alterative

STRONG ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Refrigerant

STRONG REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Liver & Gallbladder:

Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Weight Loss:

Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Bone & Joint:

Chelates

CHELATES

Binds to toxins such as heavy metals making them more soluble for elimination by the body.

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Constituents:

Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Cilantro Leaf

Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Immune-calming, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Alterative, Antipyretic, Burns-toxins, Cholagogue, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Hypolipidemic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Blood-thinner, Chelates
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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Refreshing, Stomachic, Antiemetic, Burns-toxins, Hypolipidemic, Spleen-tonic
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Saffron

Saffron has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Styptic, Antipyretic, Carminative, Hemostatic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic
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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common
Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic
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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Carminative, Hemostatic, Stimulates-energy
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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Hypolipidemic, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Alterative, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant
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Coriander Seed

Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Chelates, Immune-calming, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic
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Tarragon

Tarragon has these Actions in Common
Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diuretic
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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antipyretic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic
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Parsley (Fresh)

Parsley (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Chelates, Hypolipidemic
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Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Spleen-tonic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Alterative, Hemostatic, Refrigerant, Styptic
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cilantro Leaf

Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common
Hemostatic, Alterative, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Antipyretic, Stomachic, Blood-thinner, Styptic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diuretic
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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common
Carminative, Digestive, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Alterative, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Antipyretic, Styptic
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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antiemetic, Stomachic, Appetizer, Carminative, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant
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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antipyretic, Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calming
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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Styptic
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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antipyretic
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calming
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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Refrigerant
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Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Immune-calming
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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant
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Red Root

Red Root has these Actions in Common
Refrigerant, Styptic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Blood-thinner, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Cilantro Leaf Herbal Chopped (Coriandrum sativum)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Cilantro Leaf

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cilantro Leaf Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

ANTIEMETIC

APPETIZER

CARMINATIVE

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

STOMACHIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

REFRESHING

STIMULATES-ENERGY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTIPYRETIC

IMMUNE-CALMING

STRONG ALTERATIVE

STRONG REFRIGERANT

BLOOD-THINNER

HEMOSTATIC

STYPTIC

DIURETIC

CHOLAGOGUE

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

CHELATES

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

COUMARIN

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cilantro Leaf

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Saffron has these Actions in Common

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

Tarragon has these Actions in Common

Dill has these Actions in Common

Parsley (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cilantro Leaf

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Red Root has these Actions in Common

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Heart, Blood & Circulation

Skin Care

Mind, Stress & Sleep

Digestion

Weight Loss

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cilantro Leaf
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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THESE SYMPTOMS

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
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