Cilantatro Allergies

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Do you have cilantro allergies ?

With tex-mex cooking becoming very popular, more and more people are discovering that they have cilantro allergies. Cilantro comes from the coriander plant and is often compared to parsley. The herb has been used for thousands of years in Asia where it grows naturally. The biggest problem for those with cilantro allergies is figuring out if it is in your meal.

Cilantro is often finely chopped when it is used so finding it mixed up in your green salad can be very hard. Cilantro is also regularly used in spice and herbal combinations that are sprinkled on foods. These all spice/herb combinations contain so many ingredients it can be difficult to know if you have a cilantro allergy or if some other herb is causing your symptoms. Cilantro allergies do not get a lot of exposure so many restaurants do not list cilantro on their menus.

Cilantro Allergy Symptoms

Stomach disturbances
Swelling of throat or tightness
Skin Rashes
Hives
Itchy skin

Cilantro allergy symptoms can occur minutes after ingestion or may take hours to appear. Anaphylactic shock is rare but can be caused by a servere cilantro allergy reaction and it requires immediate emergency treatment.

Most cilantro allergy problems are from eating out. The simple solution is to ask when you order if cilantro is used or you can phone the restaurant before going and inquire if they use cilantro.

Taking Cilantro For Allergies

While some people have cilantro allergies or can’t stand the taste or smell of it, there are many people who claim cilantro can help fight other food related allergies. Cilantro contains flavonoids and phenols which it is claimed will aid digestion and reduced upset stomach symptoms resulting from other food related allergies.

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