Overview
Coriander is used for a long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS), constipation, diarrhea, gas (flatulence), nausea, athlete's foot (Tinea pedis), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In foods, coriander is used as a culinary spice and to prevent food poisoning.
In manufacturing, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in medicines and tobacco and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps.
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Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis). Early research suggests that putting 6% coriander oil on the skin helps to improve symptoms of athlete's foot.
- A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
- Anxiety.
- Bacterial or fungal infections.
- Constipation.
- Convulsions.
- Diabetes.
- Diarrhea.
- Insomnia.
- Gas (flatulence).
- Joint pain and swelling.
- Nausea.
- Stomach upset.
- Worms.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: Coriander is POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately. It can cause skin irritation and itching.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: Coriander is POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately. It can cause skin irritation and itching. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if coriander is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergies. People who are allergic to mugwort, aniseed, caraway, fennel, dill, or similar plants might have allergic reactions to coriander.
Diabetes. Coriander might lower blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes and take coriander, monitor your blood sugar levels closely.
Low blood pressure: Coriander might decrease blood pressure. This could cause blood pressure to go to low in people with low blood pressure. Use cautiously if you have low blood pressure or take medications to lower your blood pressure.
Surgery: Coriander might lower blood sugar. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during surgery. Stop using coriander at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with CORIANDER
Coriander might lower blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking coriander in medicinal amounts along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with CORIANDER
Coriander might decrease blood pressure. Taking coriander in medicinal amounts along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low.
Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with CORIANDER
Coriander might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Using coriander in medicinal amounts along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.
Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and many others.Medications that increase sensitivity to sunlight (Photosensitizing drugs) interacts with CORIANDER
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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