Ground Coriander
Country of Origin: India
Coriander is an annual herb that is also known as Chinese parsley. It is native to southern Europe
and the Middle East. Coriander is another ancient spice that has been found in the tombs of Pharaohs
and known to a favourite among the ancient Greeks, Hebrews and Romans. Coriander grew in the Hanging
Gardens of Babylon and love potions were made from it in the Middle Ages. The fresh leaves and dried
seeds are commonly used in curries, cakes, sweet mixed spice and tagine spice blends..
The seeds have a lemony citrus flavour when crushed and are described as "warm, nutty and
spicy". Roasted coriander seeds are eaten as a snack and is also used as an alternative to
caraway in rye bread.
Medicinally, coriander seeds are used to treat colic and ease flatulence and diarrhea. It assist
with stimulating appetite and producing digestive juices.
Medicinal coriander tea:
Pour boiling water over a teaspoon of crushed coriander seeds and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
Drink before meals.
Certification: ACO
