(Nasr Abasy, Rawalpindi)

Coriander is a famous fragrant plant and the main source of its beautiful scent is in its leaves which is why it is used commonly in homes while cooking. Its seeds are added to the dish which helps to improve its taste and also reduce the sharpness of the spices. Coriander is used profusely by the population of Pakistan. This coriander has a lot of beneficial qualities and is also used as a medicine. Its medicinal benefits are mentioned below:

*        In summers, walking for too long or sitting for a long time and then getting up can cause dizziness. To prevent this and brain weakness, take coriander, add it into water then mix three spoons of sugar or misri and drink it or thoroughly mix dry coriander into 6 spoons of water then add sugar or misri.

*        If consistent heat causes headaches or spells of darkness in front of your eyes then take spoons of dry coriander and five pieces of small illiachi. Make a batter out of them and soak them in water for a night. In the morning, strain the mixture and drink the filtered water. In a few days, your headaches will stop completely.

*        In summers, risk of hyperthermia is higher hence there is an increase in epilepsy attacks. To reduce this and expand the time between the attacks, use coriander chutney with roti daily. To make this chutney, take 500 grams (half pao) of coriander, beat it then pour it halfway into the water and cook it. When there is only 500 grams of water left, strain it and add misri then cook it again for a little while until it attains a thick film-like texture.

*        In the case of insomnia, grind the coriander and take out the water. According to the quantity of water, add appropriate amounts of misri or sugar and cook it until the mixture turns thick. Add one or two spoons of it in water and drink it daily. This will help you to fall asleep deeply.