Heart & BP support10 min
Dhania Seed Water and Blood Pressure: What to Know
Coriander seed water is a popular home drink for BP. What is known, how to make it, and why it is only a small part of a BP plan.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Why dhania is used this way
Dhania (coriander) seeds and leaves are mild and cooling. Seed water is a traditional summer drink for heat and acidity, and fresh leaves go into chutneys.
Coriander seeds have shown mild diuretic and BP-lowering effects in animal studies, and the drink is a traditional cooling tonic. Human evidence is lacking. As a sugar-free, salt-free drink, it can replace sweetened beverages, which does help.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1½ cups water
How to prepare
- Crush seeds lightly and soak overnight, or boil for five minutes.
- Strain.
How to use
- Sip in the morning or through the day.
- Cut down salt, pickles and papads; walk daily.
Helpful habits
- Lightly crush seeds before soaking so they release more flavour.
Precautions
- Keep taking BP medicines. Check BP if you feel dizzy.
- Safe in food amounts; rare allergy is possible.
- Keep taking your BP or heart medicine and keep a home BP log.
- If you take regular medicines or have a long-term condition, check with your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe daily?
- Yes, as a mild kitchen drink.
Hot or cold?
- Either; soaked overnight is gentler in summer.
Whole seeds or powder?
- Whole crushed seeds give a clearer drink.
