Cilantro Research Paper
Imagine having just finished a long, stressful day of school on a rainy Tuesday when suddenly you hear your stomach growling vigorously as it cries out for food. As you contemplate whether to eat at home or at a restaurant, you slip your hands into your pockets and, to your surprise, find a five-dollar bill. Making an opportunity out of the discovery of the money just scavenged, you decide to walk over to Chacho’s to partake in the infamous “Taco Tuesday.” Once seated, you are instantly swayed by the aroma of beef to order carne asada tacos. Soon after, you are approached by a lanky waiter who takes your order then returns with your food not too long after. At the arrival of your food, you are appalled by what you see: a plate of tacos garnished completely with the
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Cilantro is a type of herb that’s part of the coriander family which are used in herbal remedies and medicine-coriander seeds are also used in medicine. However, despite being a part of the coriander family, cilantro can potentially lead to serious health issues such as liver damage. Cilantro contains volatile essential oils that are used to trigger the functionality of the liver and also contains a number of powerful antioxidants that help eliminate liver problems. Consuming more than the recommended amount of cilantro can force these constituents to work in the reverse order, increasing bile secretion and ultimately harming the liver (Chowdhury 1). Ironically, the overconsumption of an herb that’s “healthy” for you can severely damage your liver and that’s not the only harmful
Cilantro is a type of herb that’s part of the coriander family which are used in herbal remedies and medicine-coriander seeds are also used in medicine. However, despite being a part of the coriander family, cilantro can potentially lead to serious health issues such as liver damage. Cilantro contains volatile essential oils that are used to trigger the functionality of the liver and also contains a number of powerful antioxidants that help eliminate liver problems. Consuming more than the recommended amount of cilantro can force these constituents to work in the reverse order, increasing bile secretion and ultimately harming the liver (Chowdhury 1). Ironically, the overconsumption of an herb that’s “healthy” for you can severely damage your liver and that’s not the only harmful