May help lower blood sugar

High blood sugar levels are a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Coriander seeds, extract, and oils may all aid with blood sugar control. In fact, because coriander is so efficient at decreasing blood sugar, persons who have low blood sugar or use diabetic medication should exercise caution while using it. According to animal research, coriander seeds lower blood sugar by boosting enzyme activity that aids in the removal of sugar from circulation.

Research in rats with obesity and high blood sugar indicated that a single dosage of coriander seed extract (9.1 mg per pound of body weight or 20 mg per kg) reduced blood sugar by 4 mmol/L in 6 hours, equivalent to the effects of the blood sugar medicine glibenclamide. A comparable study discovered that the same dose of coriander seed extract reduced blood sugar and boosted insulin release in diabetic rats as compared to control animals.