Heritagenewsng reports the 14 health benefits and uses of EFO EBOLO, which is popularly known in English as (Coriander)
Other names of efo ebolo are: Thickhead, fireweed, redflower ragleaf, and so on.
Amazing health benefits of efo ebolo are:
1. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)and increases good Cholesterol (HDL)
2. It is a good food for the digestive system.
3. Ebolo helps the liver function well
4. It is good for diabetic patients
5. Coriander helps stimulate the insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar levels.
6. It Vitamin K content makes it good for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
7. The fat soluble vitamin and antioxidants protects from lungs and cavity cancer.
8.Ebolo contains anti inflammatory properties which makes it good against inflammatory disease such as arthritis.
9. It has antiseptic properties which helps cure mouth ulcer.
10. Due to it’s antioxidants constituents it is good for eye health and excellent for the treatment of conjunctivitis
11. It seeds are good for menstrual flow
12. Ebolo is a very good herb which promotes the function of the nervous system
13. It can help stimulate the memory
14. Coriander is good for those suffering from anaemia, this is due to its iron constituent which is essential for curing anaemia.
There is an adage that is being said in Yoruba language that, “Ko si bi a se le se ebolo ti Ko ni se ayan “meaning there’s no how you cook coriander that it will loose its scent or smell.
Heritagenewsng gathered that Coriander are not planted that it grows on it’s own just like waterleaf but I think Thinking face it’s those day cause now we can grow it if we want it.
Reseach equally shows that It’s good for making vegetable soup which actually goes well with pounded yam. Try this vegetable out. When you go to the market check where vegetables are sold in bulk ask if they have it.
