Coriander Seeds Water: How It Boosts Digestion and the Side Effects

You can prepare coriander water in 2 different ways:

First method: Coriander seed water

What is needed - 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 cup water

Method of making -  Put 1 teaspoon coriander seeds in 1 cup of water and let the seeds soak in water overnight. The next morning, filter this water, separate the seeds and drink the water on an empty stomach in the morning. If you want, you can dry this seed and use it again in making vegetables.

Second method - Boil 1 glass of water and add 1 teaspoon coriander seeds to it. Let the seeds boil with water for 1 minute and then remove this water from the gas. Cool it for some time and then filter it and drink it on an empty stomach in the morning.

Second method: Coriander leaves water

What is needed - 15-20 coriander leaves, 1 glass of water, lemon juice

Method of making -  Put these coriander leaves in water and mix well and let them soak in water overnight. Next morning, filter the water and separate the coriander leaves and add a few drops of lemon to this water and consume it.

Second method - Wash the coriander leaves thoroughly and grind them in a mixer. Add half a cup of hot water and a few drops of lemon to it and drink it on an empty stomach every morning.

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Like coriander, if coriander water is consumed in limited quantities as a medicinal product, then it is considered safe for most people. But people who are allergic should not consume it and if coriander water is drunk in large quantities, then it can also cause some harm to the body:

Talking about the side effects of drinking coriander water, it includes allergic reactions and increased sensitivity to sunlight. Due to increased sensitivity to sunlight, you may be at a higher risk of sunburn and skin cancer. 

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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, then there is not enough reliable information available whether coriander water is completely safe for you or not. Therefore, it would be better that you avoid consuming coriander water during pregnancy and breastfeeding the baby. People who are allergic to fennel, cumin, celery, parsley, etc. or their seeds should also stay away from coriander leaves and coriander seeds. As we have already mentioned, coriander water can lower blood pressure. So if you already have low blood pressure or if you take medicines to lower blood pressure, then use coriander water with caution.

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Drinking coriander water is beneficial for health in many ways. It contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help detox the body. It improves the digestive system, relieves gas and acidity, and can be helpful in weight loss. Apart from this, it also helps in cleansing the skin and strengthening the immune system.

However, drinking coriander water in large quantities can also have disadvantages. It can cause allergies in some people, and excessive consumption can cause low blood pressure. Therefore, it should be consumed in balanced quantities.