Botanical
Cilantro Extract (Coriandrum sativum)
Also known as: Coriander leaf, Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum
C
Evidence
Herb that may help mobilize heavy metals from tissues, often used with chlorella for binding.
Primary uses
- Heavy metal mobilization
- Detoxification
- Digestive support
How it works
- May help mobilize mercury from tissues
- Thought to cross blood-brain barrier
- Works synergistically with binders
- Digestive support
Dosage
- Typical range
- 500-1000mg extract or several drops tincture daily
- Timing
- With chlorella or other binder
- With food
- Yes, with binder
- Duration
- Cycle use - not continuous
- Special populations
- Those with heavy metal concerns, post-amalgam removal
Forms
- Liquid extract
- Fresh herb
- Capsules
Safety
Common side effects
- Detox symptoms
- Headache
- Fatigue
Contraindications
- Don't use alone for heavy metal detox
Evidence notes
Preliminary evidence, often used traditionally
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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