Coriander

Common Name:

Coriander (Seed of Cilantro)

Botanical Name:

Coriandrum sativum

Short Description:

Coriander is a gentle carminative and cooling digestive herb used to relieve gas, bloating, and indigestion. It also supports detoxification, balances blood sugar, and helps reduce inflammation and heat in the system.

Parts Used:

Seeds (Coriander), Leaves (Cilantro)

Actions:

Carminative, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic, diuretic, chelator (mild)

Energetics:

Cooling, slightly drying, sweet-spicy

Body Systems:

Digestive, urinary, endocrine, immune

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Coriander soothes irritability and clears emotional heat. It supports mental calm, digestive clarity, and the gentle release of what’s no longer needed—physically or emotionally.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mercury and Moon
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Vata

Safety Notes:

Very safe and well-tolerated. Cilantro leaf is often used in detox protocols to help chelate heavy metals. Caution only in extremely cold/dry constitutions if overused.