Coriander: An effective remedy for external wounds

The scientific name is Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl , belongs to the family Sonneratiaceae . The tree is also known by other names such as Ban sparrow, Ban Chua, Hai Dong. This herb is mainly used in folk experience to treat external bruises, can relieve cough, kill worms. The following article will provide more information about the uses and uses of this plant. 

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• 1. Introduction to Cabbage
• 2. Pharmacology of coriander plant 
• 3. Uses of coriander tree
• 4. Folk remedies from the coriander tree

1. Introduction to Cabbage

1.1. Description of medicinal herbs 

Coriander is a woody plant with an average height of 4-5m or more. The stem is divided into many branches, the young branches are often divided into many red, swollen nodes. Unlike other woody plants, the wood of the tree is porous and porous, so it is hardly used for living items.

The breathing roots are concentrated in clusters around the base of the stem, growing deep into the mud. The leaves grow symmetrically, the leaf blade is oval or lanceolate, the base is oblong, the tip is obtuse, the blade is thick and tough, very brittle. The petiole and the main vein at the base are red. 

The flowers are white, solitary at the apex or interstitium, the flower stalk is short and fat, the outer surface is green, the inner surface is purple-pink. 

Berries, globose, flattened, with a pointed tip at the tip. The whole tree is smooth. 

Flowering season: March - May; Fruiting season: August - October.

Flowers are white, solitary at the top of the stem or in the interstitial leaves, green outside, pink purple inside

1.2. Parts used

Parts of the tree are mainly the fruit, bark, trunk and branches.

1.3. Distribution, ecology 

The tree can only live in mangrove forests with a tropical climate. This plant is native to Southeast Asia and South Asia but has now been introduced in many regions of the world such as Oceania, Africa and Asia.

In our country, Banyan grows a lot in the coastal provinces from Hai Phong to Ca Mau but is most concentrated in the Southwest region. In order to adapt to the muddy and frequently flooded conditions, the plant has a breathing root system that emerges from the ground. Coriander thrives in mangrove areas, helping to create strong barriers to break waves and protect coastal wetlands. 

The fruit has a sour taste and is cool. The fruit has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, the leaves have the effect of curing urinary retention and hemostasis

1.4. Chemical composition

Coriander contains chemical components, including:

• The bark and branches contain 10-20% tannins belonging to the group of pyrogallic tannins. 
• Wood contains 2 pigments archin and archinin. There is also a phenolic compound called archicin. 
• The fruit contains pigments, archicin, archin, 11% pectin and 2 flavonoids.

2. Pharmacology of coriander plant 

According to Oriental medicine, the leaves are acrid, cool, the fruit is sour, cool, have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, and the leaves have the effect of curing urinary retention and stopping bleeding.

According to studies, the extract from the coriander tree has antioxidant and antibacterial effects. In addition, the ingredients in the plant also inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase - an enzyme that stops the activity of neurotransmitters. Therefore, this medicine has the effect of preventing the development of Alzheimer 's disease .

Flower juice is an ingredient in the treatment of hematuria in Indian medicine

3. Uses of coriander tree

At present, it is mainly used according to folk experience. Crushed coriander leaves with a little salt, applied topically have the effect of curing bruises due to contusion. In addition, the fruit when green has a sour taste, used to enhance the flavor of curry powder, and when ripe, has a taste like butter, can be eaten fresh or cooked. Medicinal herbs are also used in many countries, specifically: 

• In India: Coriander is used as an external poultice to treat sprains and swelling. The fermented juice from the fruit has hemostatic effect. In addition, the juice from the flower is an ingredient in the remedy for hematuria. 
• In Malaysia, the fresh leaves of the coriander plant are used to treat urinary retention. In addition, people also eat ripe fruit to kill parasites living in flukes and worms. The juice from the green fruit is used as a cough suppressant. 
• The Filipino people use the young fruit and crushed cork leaves to reduce swelling, treat sprains and stop bleeding.

4. Folk remedies from the coriander tree

4.1. Remedy for urinary retention

Berries and leaves Crush it and apply it to the lower abdomen.

4.2. Remedy for inflammation and sprains

Young fruits are washed, crushed and applied to the swollen area. The bandage can be fixed and changed once a day.

Note: The fruit has a sour taste, so it should be avoided on an empty stomach and should be used with caution in patients with peptic ulcers.

Coriander is not only a plant that is grown to keep the land, but also used by people as a medicine and food processing. Although coriander is a medicinal herb with little toxicity, when used, it is necessary to pay attention to the dosage to bring the best effect. 

Dr. Pham Thi Linh