Coriander Leaf (Cilantro)
| Coriander Leaf (Cilantro) in TCM:Explore the properties of Coriander Leaf (Cilantro) according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, ST, SP
Flavors: pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, circulates blood, disperses cold, disperses wind
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Coriander Leaf (Cilantro) is known for its ability to regulate qi and blood circulation. It also helps to promote sweating, strengthen digestion, expel cold and expel wind.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, and spleen. Furthermore Coriander Leaf (Cilantro) is considered to be slightly warm in temperature. The flavor is pungent.
For measles drink cilantro and mint tea to promote eruption. For wind-cold invasion (common cold) drink cilantro and ginger tea. For wind-heat type invasion (common cold) drink cilanto and mint tea. For qi stagnation combine orange peel with cilantro and make a tea [22].
While some source cite that cilantro is warming, others classify it as neutral [22].
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