Coriander is an oriental spice, the seeds from which spicy cilantro grows. But, if cilantro is already quite popular among Russians and is in demand, coriander has not yet become especially popular among domestic culinary specialists. Meanwhile, this is not only a fragrant and healthy seasoning, but also the basis of many medicines.
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Coriander Description
Coriander belongs to the umbrella family, it is an annual herbaceous plant whose seeds and leaves are one of the most popular seasonings of Asian cuisine, it is also called Chinese parsley. This honey plant has been used in culinary for more than 5 thousand years; it was known in ancient Egypt. Interestingly, in different countries, culinary experts may give preference somewhere to seeds, and somewhere to coriander leaves. Dried and slightly ground seeds are especially popular in India, the Mediterranean countries, China, Uzbekistan.
But, in addition to cooking, coriander is also used in perfumery, soap making, and medicine. Hippocrates mentions its medicinal properties and notes that its use for the treatment of so many diseases can cause respect. Coriander seeds contain up to 1.4% of essential oils, vitamins: A, B1, B2, C and PP, as well as salts of iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus. They contain fatty oils, tannins and nitrogen compounds, starch and sucrose.
Coriander preparations and its seeds are contraindicated during pregnancy. It can often not be eaten by those who suffer from increased blood clotting, thrombosis or thrombophlebitis, and blood pressure disorders.