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Eryngium foetidum (also known as Bhandhanya, Chardon benit, Culantro, Donnia, Culantro Coyote, (Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni (English-speaking Caribbean), Spiritweed, Ngò gai (Vietnam), Sawtooth, Saw-leaf herb, or Cilantro cimarron) is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Mexico and South America, but is cultivated worldwide. In the United States, where it is not well-known, the name culantro sometimes causes confusion with Coriandrum sativum, the leaves of which are known as cilantro, and which culantro is even said to taste like.1 The two plants are in the same family, Apiaceae.
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Usage
Culinary use
E. foetidum is widely used in seasoning and marinating in the Caribbean. It is also used extensively in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia as a culinary herb. This variety of coriander dries well, retaining good color and flavor, making it valuable in the dried herb industry. It is sometimes used as a substitute for cilantro, but has a much stronger taste.
Medicinal use
Medicinally, the leaves and roots are used in tea to stimulate appetite, improve digestion, combat colic, soothe stomach pains, eliminate gases and as an aphrodisiac.
References
External links
- Long Coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) page from Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
- Mexican Coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) page Information on the various common names of "Long Coriander" & cultivation tips.
See also
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