Coriander
species of plant
(Redirected from Cilantro)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) (also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley, or dhania) is a herb from the Apiaceae family. Coriander is originally from the southwestern Asia across to north Africa.
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| Species: | C. sativum
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In the Sri Lankan Sinhalese language, it is called koththamuhlli. It is believed to have medicinal qualities, and is brewed and drunk to cure the common cold and fever.[1]
References
change- ↑ Chaudhury, Ranjit Roy (2007-06-08). The Healing Powers of Herbs. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 25. ISBN 978-81-207-3319-0.
