Coriander Iis the father team of unicorn ponies who appear in the season six episode Spice Up Your Life. They own a restaurant in Canterlot called The Tasty Treat, which serves Indian-inspired cuisine. Corriander powder is derived from the seds of the corriander plant. It adds a mild flavour and aroma to sweet and savour food preperation. Most commonly, it is bought as whole dried seeds and ground as and when needed, but it can also be found as a ready made powder.To make coriander powder at home,roast it slightly without oil to enhance the aroma and then grind in an electric grinder or with a mortar pestle.

Ground coriander seeds lose their flavor quickly in storage; hence, it is best to grind as needed.One can crush coriander seeds finely or coarsely as per recipe requirement.

Health Benefits

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May help lower blood sugar
High blood sugar is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes (1Trusted Source).
Coriander seeds, extract, and oils may all help lower blood sugar. In fact, people who have low blood sugar or take diabetes medication should practice caution with coriander because it’s so effective in lowering blood sugar.
2. Rich in immune-boosting antioxidants
Coriander offers several antioxidants, which prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals.
Its antioxidants have been shown to fight inflammation in your body.
These compounds include terpinene, quercetin, and tocopherols, which may have anticancer, immune-boosting, and neuroprotective effects, according to test-tube and animal studies

3. May benefit heart health
Some animal and test-tube studies suggest that coriander may lower heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Coriander extract appears to act as a diuretic, helping your body flush excess sodium and water. This may lower your blood pressure
May protect brain health

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Many brain ailments, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis, are associated with inflammation .
Coriander’s anti-inflammatory properties may safeguard against these diseases.
One rat study found that coriander extract protected against nerve-cell damage following drug-induced seizures, likely due to its antioxidant properties

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May promote digestion and gut health
Oil extracted from coriander seeds may accelerate and promote healthy digestion.
One 8-week study in 32 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) found that 30 drops of a coriander-containing herbal medication taken thrice daily significantly decreased abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort, compared with a placebo group

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May fight infections
Coriander contains antimicrobial compounds that may help fight certain infections and foodborne illnesses.
Dodecenal, a compound in coriander, may fight bacteria like Salmonella, which can cause life-threatening food poisoning and affect 1.2 million people annually in the United States