Cilantro's Health Benefits

Adding tons of fresh herbs and spices to every meal is my own little everyday act of self-care. Fresh, naturally grown herbs are packed with tons of health benefits, and adding them here or there to your meals will soon have you reaping the many benefits of all that natural healthcare. Summertime comes with a lot of festive meals and busy schedules, which can all lead to a lot of digestive upset. Luckily, we have a wonderfully flavorful herb right in our own backyard that helps with a lot of GI discomfort: cilantro.

Cilantro has a predominantly cooling and grounding influence and has been known to contribute to detoxification pathways within the body by way of stimulating the liver. By stimulating the liver and increasing bile production, cilantro helps contribute to the overall lowering of bad cholesterol an