Cilantro

Coriander (UK: /ˌkɒriˈændər/;[1] US: /ˈkɔːriˌændər/ or /ˌkɔːriˈændər/;[2] Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro (/sɪˈlɑːntroʊ/)[3] or Chinese parsley, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.

Find out about the possible health benefits and risks of cilantro, its nutritional breakdown, and how to incorporate this tasty herb into your diet.

Cilantro is a popular herb popular around the globe that resembles flat leaf parsley at first glance, but at first sniff, transports you to the Mediterranean, Mexico, Asia, and India.

Cilantro and coriander come from the same plant and both are key ingredients in Latin and Indian foods. Learn how to grow this popular herb indoor or out.

Cilantro or coriander herb contains an impressive list of nutrients, essential oils, antioxidants that indispensable for optimal health and wellness.

Cilantro or coriander not only has two common names, but two entirely different identities and uses. Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, describes the first or vegetative stage of the plant’s life cycle. After the plant flowers and develops seeds, it is referred to as coriander.

Adding cilantro to dishes enhances the flavor and provides health benefits, due to the nutritional content of this low-calorie, no-cholesterol herb.

Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum.

This particular herb can be referred to by two names depending upon which part is harvested and used. If the leaves are harvested it is called cilantro.

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Try growing cilantro for fresh flavor in everything from salsa to marinade. Cilantro prefers cool weather, so plant in spring or fall. Plants reseed readily.

The health benefits of coriander include its use in the treatment of skin inflammation, high cholesterol levels, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, anemia, indigestion, menstrual disorders, smallpox, conjunctivitis, skin disorders, and blood sugar disorders, while also benefiting eye care.

We've finally reached the last herb in our Herb Gardening 101 series, and we've definitely saved the trickiest for last

The coriander plant gives us two spices, coriander and cilantro. Cilantro comes from the leafy portion of the plant, while coriander comes from the seeds.

It’s happened to us so many times. We’re cooking from a recipe, and suddenly it calls for coriander.