Cilantro

Cilantro is a two for one plant, providing delicious leaves to accent Mexican and Mediterranean dishes in cooler weather. Then coriander seeds when the weather gets hot.

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Coriandrum sativum

Family: Apiaceae - parsley, carrot

Parts used: leaves, blossoms and seeds (coriander)

Actions

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-Catarrhal

Antifungal

Antiviral

Antimicrobial

Antioxidant

Carminative

Emmenagogue

Expectorant

Sedative

Vermifuge

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

Cooling

Digestive

Uses

• Supports digestive system, nausea, gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation, etc.

• Eases stomach and intestinal cramps

• Detoxes the body of heavy metals

• Calms the nerves, anxiety, and stress

• Breaks down and eliminates mucus from lungs and digestive system

• Coughs and lung congestion

• Urinary tract infections

• Fungal and bacterial infections

• Intestinal parasites

• Cankers, mouth sores

Herb Preparations

• Food: the best way to utilize the properties

• Tea (made as a decoction)

• Tincture

• Juiced

Care/Harvesting

• Sow seeds in early spring, late summer in full to part sun.

• Keep moist, it loves water.

• Harvest leaves once the plant is 4”. Gather leaves regularly before flowering. Heat will cause the plant to bolt to seed, at which point it become coriander.

• Gather coriander seeds once the plant turns brown.