(Dhaniya) Coriander Seeds - Good for anxiety reduction

Researchers have found a natural, safe and cheap remedy in coriander seeds to relieve anxiety and mental tension. 

“The anti-anxiety activity of coriander seeds is similar to the action of diazepam or anti-depressant drugs,” said Poonam Mahendra, who led a team of pharmacologists on a research study on effects of coriander seeds.

While drugs have side-effects, coriander seeds are natural and safe, added poonam. According to the research findings, coriander seeds or dhania influences the mind, calms it down and provides relief from mental tension and anxiety.

As a part of the experiment, the team fed hydro-alcoholic extract of coriander seeds to a set of mice and cross-checked the results obtained from another set of mice fed with diazepam. The action exerted by coriander was similar to diazepam, but without any side-effects. For results to be positive, coriander seeds should be taken in sufficient quantity. “Anxiety affects one-eighth of the total population in the world. It is characterised by a state of excessive fear, motor tension, sympathetic hyperactivity and apprehension. The drugs available in the market have unwanted side effects like sedation, muscle relaxation and temporary loss of memory,” Poonam said adding that coriander is the natural way of finding relief from mental tension and anxiety.