Coriander

Coriander, also known as "Arabic parsley" or "Chinese parsley", is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is distinguished by its fragrant green leaves and small seeds with a strong and characteristic odor. Coriander leaves and seeds are widely used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern, Indian and Asian cuisine. Coriander contains essential oils rich in linalool, which give it its characteristic aroma and flavor. It also contains other compounds such as flavonoids and coumarins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Uses:

• Kitchen:

• Fresh leaves are used in salads, soups, stews and sauces.

• The dried seeds are used as a spice in many dishes, especially in curries and spice mixes.

• The seeds are also used in making some types of desserts and drinks.

• Traditional medicine:

• Helps improve digestion and relieve bloating and gas.

• Used to lower blood sugar.

• Sometimes used to relieve menstrual pain.

• Supposed to help strengthen the immune system and fight infections.

• Applied topically to relieve itching and skin irritations