Coriander Whole Seeds
$5.78
Botanical Name – Coriandrum sativum
Family – Umbelliferae
English Names – Coriander seeds; Cilantro Seeds
Morphology –
Coriander is an annual soft shrub that attains a height of 1 to 3 feet. Leaves are in a basal cluster vary from 3 to 15 cm in length and are oblong to ovate in shape. Leaflets are 1 to 2 cm in length and are ovate to round. The flower is of white color which can vary from light purple to creamish in color. The fruit is round in shape bearing the color that varies from yellow to brown. It is tripped and gets divided into two then crushed with fingers. The plant flowers and fruits in late winter.
Physical and chemical properties of Coriander –
Taste – Astringent, Bitter
Quality – Light; Unctuous; Oily
Potency – Hot
Post Digestive effect – Sweet
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