People around the world have been using coriander for thousands of years. The plants' leaves are called cilantro and used in countless recipes. When the plant flowers, it produces light brown seeds that are harvested and used as a spice.
People use the seeds whole, but they can also be ground. The Old Testament mentions coriander, making it one of the oldest spices ever recorded. Modern science is just beginning to explore the medicinal properties of this ancient spice.
1. Lowers Blood Sugar
Coriander is effective at lowering blood sugar, and it does so in different ways. One study shows that coriander causes an increase of glycogen in the liver, which indicates the body is lowering blood glucose by converting and storing it as glycogen. Another study shows that coriander also decreases blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin.
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