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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