The three major effects and values of coriander are extremely high, and farmers need to understand!
Coriander: A taste that is good value for money.
Coriander, also known as coriander and cumin, is a common vegetable that is grown in the vegetable garden of almost every household. Whether it is a fish and shrimp feast or a hot pot feast in winter, coriander is one of the essential condiments. However, while coriander is common in our lives, what we know about it is limited to its edible function. In fact, cilantro is worth much more than that. Below, I will introduce the three major functions of coriander, as well as its history and characteristics.
Coriander can be said to be unique, and its potential is fully realized, from the leaves to the roots. Coriander's special flavor comes from the volatile oils contained in its stems and leaves, which is one of the reasons why it is used as a condiment. In addition, the coriander stems and leaves are also very delicious in their own right, and can be used as a vegetable in stir-fries or coleslaw. Especially in autumn and winter, the role of coriander in hot pot becomes more and more important. In addition, it is worth mentioning that coriander is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, and regular consumption can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, while dietary fiber can also promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. Therefore, we can say that coriander is not only a condiment but also a nutritious vegetable.
Coriander: A delicacy with medicinal properties.
In addition to being able to be enjoyed at the dinner table, coriander actually has a wide range of applications in the field of medicine. Coriander is known as one of the medicinal and edible homologous plants, its young stems and leaves can be eaten as wild vegetables, and the seeds are common Chinese herbal medicines. It is recorded in the ancient document "Benjing Fengyuan": coriander is hot and fragrant, mixed with the heart and spleen, reaching the limbs, can open all unhealthy gas, and there is no alcohol smell in the wine decoction and gargle. In fact, coriander also has the effects of detoxification, cough suppression, qi regulation and pain relief. In the countryside, when a farmer friend has a cold and cough, the older generation knows the value of coriander and will go to the vegetable garden to pick the whole coriander herb to dress. This is because coriander contains a variety of health-promoting components such as volatile oils, esters, phenols, etc. Volatile oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, esters have the effect of calming the liver and regulating qi, and phenols have the effect of analgesic and cough suppressant. Therefore, coriander is not only a delicious vegetable, but also a delicacy with medicinal properties.
The historical and cultural importance of coriander.
Although coriander has a long history in China and has become a regular on people's tables, in fact, it is not a plant native to China. In fact, coriander was first produced in the Mediterranean region of Europe, and was brought to China more than 2,100 years ago when Zhang Qian was on a mission to the Western Regions. Another name for coriander"Coriander"with"Cumin"Originated in the Western Jin Dynasty. According to the record in the "Compendium of Materia Medica":"Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions and got the seed back, hence the name cumin"。It is worth mentioning that all belts in China"Huh"or"Ocean"The plants of the word are all alien species. And coriander is one of them, belonging to the genus Coriander of the Apiaceae family, a perennial herbaceous plant. The stems of coriander are cylindrical, erect, and have serrated edges of pinnate leaves. The coriander flowers are white or lavender in color, and the whole plant is harvested with a strong aroma. Nowadays, coriander is widely distributed in most parts of our country and is common in the field or in the wild.
It is worth mentioning that coriander also has a special symbolic meaning in religion. In Buddhism, coriander is listed as one of the five meats and is forbidden to be eaten. The Buddhist scripture "Huayan Sutra" records:"Those who eat this dish will not be able to see the Buddha in their lifetime, and they will be hated by others"。This means that those who eat cilantro will not be blessed by the Buddha for the rest of their lives. Other religions have similar regulations, believing that coriander stimulates desire and is therefore forbidden to eat it. These regulations are not universally binding in modern society, but they fully reflect the special status of coriander in culture.
Summarize and think.
Coriander has long been a common vegetable in our daily lives, and it is easy to think of it as a common condiment. However, when you revisit the value of coriander, you will find that it is worth much more than that. Coriander not only adds a unique flavor to food, but it is also a highly nutritious vegetable. What's more, coriander has medicinal properties and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The history of coriander is also closely related to the development of Chinese culture, as it was introduced to China more than 2,100 years ago. Coriander also has a special symbolic meaning in religion, and the ban on its consumption also adds to its mystique.
Therefore, it is a delicious everyday dish for those who love coriander, as well as an indispensable condiment and vegetable. And for people who don't like to eat coriander, coriander should also be valued for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, and not just as a common vegetable.
In the future, we can learn more about and explore the value of coriander, create more delicious coriander dishes, and apply them to a wider range of fields, such as pharmaceutical research and development and health supplement manufacturing. At the same time, we should also respect the views of different cultures and religions on coriander, keep an open mind, and let diversity give us more inspiration and imagination.
Finally, I hope that everyone will fall in love with cilantro and enjoy its benefits for cooking and health, while maintaining respect and understanding for other cultures and religions. Let's explore and discover more delicious and beneficial foods together to add more fun and health to our lives.