Corriander
CORIANDER is an annual herb growing 20-60 cm tall. It has a distinct rhizome, leaves are light to dark green. Coriander blooms with white or pale pink flowers in June and July. The fruits are light brown. The object of collection is the leaf and the fruit, in Southeast Asia the root.
Occurrence: The plant comes from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, coriander is widespread in southern Europe, Africa, Asia and is very popular in China, Thailand, but also in South America.
USE:
✅Coriander seed contains B vitamins, vitamins A, C, E, K, beta-carotene, minerals, e.g. magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, potassium, sodium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, polyphenolic tannins - gallic and ellagic acids, coumarins, polysaccharides, bitters, fibre, fats, flavonoids, proteins and water. Linalool, terpinene, cymene, limonene, citronellal, geraniol, pinene and other substances are contained in the essential oil that is pressed from coriander fruits.
✅ Coriander has no side effects or contraindications if the dosage is followed.
✅It is also suitable for children, pregnant and lactating women.
✅Coriander fruits, which are related to anise, cumin and dill, are an important part of South Asian cuisine, they are also used in Mexico and Europe.
✅Coriander is very beneficial for healthy skin, has a significant immune system stimulating effect, acts as an antioxidant and acts against bacterial infections.
✅It also has its place in the cosmetic and perfume industry, where this essential oil is added to oil perfumes.