Coriander

Coriandrum sativam, Coriander,, Dhania

Botanical Name : Coriandrum sativam

English Name : Coriander,

Hindi Name : Dhania

Sanskrit Name : Dhanyak

French Name : Corriendre

German Name : Koriander

Description

Coriander is a native of Mediterranean but it is cultivated all over the world. Major countries are India, East Europe, USA, Central America, Morocco and Russia.

Coriander is a plant of Apiaceae family. This is a small strong smelling annual herb. The leaves are of two types. The flowers are white or bluish and bloom in November to December. The fruit a cremocarp, sub globosely greenish yellow in colour, with very good aromatic flavour.

Usage

The fresh leaves of coriander are used in cooking for garnishing. The fruits are used for fragrance and medicinal values in cooking spicy dishes. The essential oil derived from the fruits is used in cosmetic industry. The fruit is useful in treating dysentery. It is carminative and good tonic. The juice of leaves is said to be useful in improving eyesight. Coriander is also known as Cilantro or Chinese parsley.

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