Coriander Leaves

धान्यकशाक

Coriander leaves used as a vegetable/garnish. The fresh leaves are widely used in Indian cooking as a flavoring herb. As a shaka (vegetable), it has slightly different properties than coriander seeds. Verse: 15.

What is Coriander Leaves (Dhanyaka Shaka / धान्यक शाक)?

Coriander leaves used as a vegetable/garnish. The fresh leaves are widely used in Indian cooking as a flavoring herb. As a shaka (vegetable), it has slightly different properties than coriander seeds. Verse: 15.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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