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- 🌿 Cilantro Leaf | Heavy Metal Detox & Digestive Aid | NYCherbs®
🌿 Cilantro Leaf | Heavy Metal Detox & Digestive Aid | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Other Names: Coriander Leaf, Chinese Parsley
🌱 What is Cilantro?
Cilantro is a bright, aromatic herb widely known for its culinary and medicinal value. Beyond its fresh flavor, cilantro has gained recognition for its ability to bind and mobilize heavy metals and toxins from the body. It also supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and refreshes breath, making it both a healing herb and a flavorful addition to meals.
✨ Key Benefits:
🌿 Detoxification → supports removal of heavy metals and toxins from tissues
🍃 Digestive Support → eases indigestion, bloating, and nausea
🔥 Anti-inflammatory → helps reduce internal inflammation
🌬️ Breath Freshener → neutralizes odors and supports oral health
💚 Culinary & Healing → versatile in teas, smoothies, tinctures, or savory dishes
📌 Traditional & Cultural Uses:
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Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for cooling the digestive system and balancing excess heat
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Employed in detox protocols for mobilizing mercury, lead, and aluminum from tissues
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A culinary staple across Latin American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines, bridging food and medicine
⚠️ Safety Note:
Cilantro is generally safe when consumed as food or tea. However, in detox protocols, it should be combined with binding agents (like chlorella or activated charcoal) to avoid reabsorption of mobilized toxins.
🧴 Available Forms:
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Fresh Leaf (Culinary & Infusion)
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Dried Leaf (Tea, Capsules, Powders)
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Extracts & Tinctures