Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Common Names: Coriander, Cilantro, Dhania, Dhanyak, Chinese Parsley
 
Coriander seeds are produced by the flowers put out by the Coriandrum sativum plant, which is an annual herb known as cilantro and is commonly found in Asia, North Africa, as well as North and South America. The Coriander Seeds may help to relieve coughs, chest pains, bladder pain, fever and bad breath. It is also used in cooking a wide variety of dishes.
Many different types of food can be brightened by the addition of whole coriander seed. The Moroccan condiment and seasoning known as Harissa uses coriander together with chiles, garlic, cumin, mint and olive oil. Another Moroccan dish that uses the spice is couscous, which is a quickly cooked grain that can be brightened with the addition of vegetables and fruits, and is typically served as a side dish to lamb. Coriander Seeds can be added to a yogurt marinade used the flavor fish fillets.
The Indian rice dish called Biryani uses Coriander Seeds as part of the flavoring. Tandoori Chicken calls for ground coriander seed, along with cloves, ginger, garlic, cumin and cinnamon to bring the flavors to a peak in this poultry dish. You can make a spice rub using Coriander Seeds to go on meat cuts for the grill, such as pork chops. Vegetable-based dishes such as curries that feature spinach, lentils and beans, as well as onion and tomato often include coriander in the spice mix. An Indian-influenced rice dish can be created with cashews, coconut milk, raisins and turmeric, with coriander added for zest. A flank steak can be cooked using coriander to give it a Thai flavoring, and pasta salads can be jazzed up with a pinch of the fragrant seasoning.
Coriander Seeds are used traditionally for digestive and gastric complaints as well as for coughs, chest pains, bladder complaints, leprosy rash, fever, dysentery, externally for headaches, oral and pharyngeal disorders, halitosis, and post- partal complications.
 
Magic/Occult: Coriander is ruled by Mars and the element of fire. Often this seed is used in love sachets and potions. It has also been used for healing (especially headaches) and taken by pregnant women to ensure the future of their children
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