Acharya Balkrishna shares a traditional Ayurvedic remedy for acidity using coriander and mishri

In a recent Facebook video, Acharya Balkrishna talked about something most of us walk past every day in the kitchen. Coriander and mishri. He said these two are not there just to add taste to food. In Ayurveda, coriander is seen as a cooling herb, and people have used it for ages to keep digestion in check and the body cool. It sounds too simple to matter, but that is kind of the point.

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Coriander is more than a garnish

Ayurveda says coriander helps balance vata, pitta and kapha. That is a fancy way of saying it keeps a lot of small things in order. People use it for indigestion, acidity, that burning feeling in the stomach, and even constipation. Some also turn to it for migraines, headaches, thyroid issues, diabetes, high cholesterol and fatty liver. Old-school Ayurvedic practitioners often call it a natural cleanser for the body’s organs. That is probably why every Indian kitchen still keeps a jar of it, long after most spices got replaced by packaged versions.

So why add mishri

Mishri is not thrown in just to make things sweet. Coriander seeds bring vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus to the table. Mishri adds its own share, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, fiber, iron and potassium. Put them together and you get something Ayurveda has relied on for years to deal with everyday health complaints. And honestly, the sweetness helps too. Coriander alone can taste a bit sharp, so mishri smooths that out and makes it something you can actually drink every morning without making a face.

What it actually does for digestion

People who drink coriander and mishri kadha regularly often report less burning, less acidity, less gas. Some just soak coriander in water overnight and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. That habit alone is said to help with gas, indigestion, constipation and acidity. This is probably why Balkrishna picked this remedy to talk about. It is old, it is cheap, and it works for a lot of people dealing with mild stomach trouble.

It’s not just about one drink

Here is the thing about Ayurveda. It never really isolates one food and calls it a magic fix. Digestion depends on your whole routine, not one glass of coriander water. Sleep on time, drink enough water, eat food that suits the season, stay away from a chaotic lifestyle. All of it matters. The video made this point too. No single remedy replaces the basics.

A small note before you try this

This is traditional knowledge, passed down over generations, not a medical prescription. If your acidity or digestion issues are not going away, or if they feel serious, please see a doctor. Home remedies help most when the problem is mild. They are not meant to replace real medical care when something is clearly wrong.