Cilantro, the Healthy Aromatic Herb

8. Lowers Anxiety and Improves Sleep

The natural sedative effect of cilantro can quell anxiety and enhance your ability to achieve restful sleep. In fact, high levels of cilantro extract have been demonstrated to produce the same anti-anxiety effects as prescription anti-anxiety medications. The extract made from cilantro leaves is the best form by which to experience these relaxing properties. Eating the leaves in a salad may not produce enough of the chemical compounds to have the desired result.