CORIANDER (dhania)

                                                    Coriander  belong to genus Coriandrum and species Coriandrum sativum. It is a soft, hairless plant. Leaves of this plant varies in shape, flowers are asymmetrical

white or very pale pink in color and the fruits are globular in shape. In India this plant is known as 'dhania' . Seeds of this plant is used as a spice in kitchen. Even the leaves are used in different food articles and sometimes in garnishing too. It is very easy to grow and it grows fast also.
                                                                                   Seeds of this plant have a lemony citrus flavor when crushed. This plants medicinal properties are undeniable. Both the coriander leaves and its powder are useful medical purposes.


PROPERTIES :-

• It soothes hot and itchy skin rashes. 
• It's an ideal plant for treating skin dryness.
• It prevents our skin from pimples and blackheads.
  
• Its cooling effects makes it an excellent remedy for urinary disorders.
• Coriander water is one of the important remedy for reducing menopausal heat and flushes.
• Seeds are used to increase sweat and break fever.
• Its anti-oxidant property protect skin from damages.
• The leaves are rich source of vitamin- A and C.
• Volatile oil in the seed have an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal  action.
• Its a powerful antiseptic. 

                 
USE OF CORIANDER IN DIFFERENT MASKS :- 


1) FOR GLOW -

                    1/4th tbsp green dhania leaves paste
                    1/4th tbsp green mint (pudina) leaves paste
                    1/4 th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder
                    2 drops of almond oil
                    1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                     Rose water

• Add all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Mix rose water to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min 
• Rinse it with water 
• Later on apply your skin type moisturizer

  2) FOR ACNE - 

                1/4th tbsp dry dhania powder
                1/4th tbsp Indian gooseberry (amla) powder
                2 drops lemon oil
                2 drops almond oil
                1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                Rose water

• Add all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Mix rose water to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min 
• Rinse it with water 
• Later on apply your skin type moisturizer.

3) FOR FAIRNESS AND NOURISHMENT -

                       1/4th tbsp dry dhania powder
                       1/4th tbsp liquorice (mulethi) powder
                       1/2th tbsp orange juice
                       2 drops almond oil 
                       2 drops of honey
                       1 tbsp red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                        Rose water

• Add all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Mix rose water to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min 
• Rinse it with water 
• Later on apply your skin type moisturizer.