Coriander Seed
Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)*
Coriander seeds come from the cilantro plant and are used both as a spice and in herbal medicine for their digestive and aromatic properties.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley
- Main Health Benefits:
- Digestive Health: Supports digestion and relieves symptoms like bloating and gas.
- Antimicrobial Properties: Contains compounds that have antibacterial effects.
- Blood Sugar Regulation: May help lower blood sugar levels.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Spicy, Citrusy, Pungent, Bitter
- Temperature: Warming, Drying, Aromatic
- Effect on the Body: Digestive, antimicrobial
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Cumin, fennel, and cardamom
- Fruits: Citrus fruits and apples
- Teas: Green tea or rooibos (for a spicy, aromatic flavor)
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of seeds per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
- Powder: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily, added to beverages or recipes.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- Allergies: Use caution if you have allergies to any of the following: celery, caraway, fennel, anise, dill (or any other plants in the Apiaceae family), garlic, onion, mugwort, or birch pollen.
- Pregnancy: Generally considered safe in culinary amounts; consult a healthcare provider for high doses.
- Additional Information: Coriander has been used for thousands of years in various cultures for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It was highly valued in ancient Egypt and Greece. In some cultures, coriander is associated with protection and good fortune. It is used in traditional rituals and recipes to promote health and well-being.
- Origin: Egypt
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
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