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Cilantro

This member of the carrot family is also referred to as Chinese Parsley and Coriander. It is actually the leaves (and stems) of the Coriander plant. Cilantro, is a fast growing annual reaching 12 - 24 inches tall. The entire plant including the leaves, the seeds and roots are all edible. Its leaves are light green, feathery, and flat.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Cilantro c/s	$2.72	$4.76	$8.50	$14.28

Properties/Uses - Coriander is considered an aid to the digestive system. It is an appetite stimulant and aids in the secretion of gastric juices. A poultice of Coriander seed can be applied externally to relieve painful joints and rheumatism. The essential oils of the cilantro leaves contain antibacterial properties and can be used as a fungicide.

Botanical Name - Coriandrum sativum

Part Used - Herb

Common Names/Synonyms - Chinese Parsley, Coriander, Joh tsu (Hmong); Koendoro (Japanese); Yuan Sui

Cautions - No side effects or contraindications with normal use.

Cilantro in larger sizes


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