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* Eases Digestive Discomfort : Two of the volatile oils contained in coriander seed (linalool and geranyl acetate) are powerful, cell-protecting antioxidants. They’re probably behind many of coriander’s curative powers, including its ability to soothe digestive ailments. In a study reported in Digestive Diseases * Detox : Heavy Metal Cleansing : Cilantro is most often cited as being effective for heavy metal cleansing and Sciences, gastroenterologists studied 32 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)rightfully so, this herb is a chronic digestive complaint that afflicts 10 to 20 percent of Americans. It includes symptoms such as abdominal painpowerful, cramping and bloating, along with diarrhea and constipationnatural cleansing agent. The researchers divided the subjects up into two groups: One group received a preparation containing coriander; the other received a placebo. After eight weeks, those taking the coriander preparation had three times more improvement chemical compounds in abdominal pain cilantro bind to heavy metals and discomfort than loosen them from the placebo grouptissue. Researchers have found that coriander works like an antispasmodic drug, relaxing the contracted digestive muscles that cause Many people suffering from mercury exposure report a reduction in the discomfort often-cited feeling of IBS disorientation after consuming large and other “overactive gut” disorders. That same relaxing effect — working on arteries — may be one reason why the spice can help lower blood pressure, researchers suggestregular amounts of cilantro over an extended period.

* high blood pressure: That same relaxing effect — working on arteries — may be one reason why the spice can help lower blood pressure, researchers suggest.* IBS: In a study reported in Digestive Diseases and Sciences, gastroenterologists studied 32 people with IBS. The researchers divided the subjects up into two groups: One group received a preparation containing coriander; the other received a placebo. After eight weeks, those taking the coriander preparation had three times more improvement in abdominal pain and discomfort than the placebo group. Researchers have found that coriander works like an antispasmodic drug, relaxing the contracted digestive muscles that cause the discomfort of IBS and other “overactive gut” disorders.