Long Coriander / Culantro (Eryngium foetidum) Tropical Live Plant Herb

Description

Coriander leaves have, among their properties, the ability to act as an anti-inflammatory, reducing ailments caused by bone diseases, such as arthritis.
According to natural medicine, coriander is one of the plants with the highest presence of water, which is why its diuretic properties allow for cleaner and more functional kidneys.
Due to its great benefits as an antioxidant, coriander has the ability to improve and expel waste, avoiding various problems in the digestive tract, such as constipation.
Coriander has an essential oil called dodecenal, which has the ability to act against the salmonella bacteria until it is completely destroyed. `
Due to its strong aroma, coriander leaves can help reduce bad breath, which is caused by the various bacteria found in the mouth.

Are you looking to give a particular aromatic touch to a dish? A different flavor to a stew? An exotic air to a sauce? What you need is coriander. No, not coriander. Coriander.

Coriander is a green herb with long, serrated leaves from America. It is widely used in Caribbean cuisine to flavor everything from a plate of rice to a chicken soup to a bean dish. It has a slight coriander aroma, but its flavor is stronger. Coriander is also used in several Asian countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand.

This herb is the soul of the Puerto Rican sofrito. It is commonly chopped and added to bean dishes, stews, and rice dishes. Mixed with garlic and onion, cilantro lends itself to great marinades and meat marinades, and is a great ingredient in seasonings like chutney.

Unlike cilantro, cilantro is generally not eaten fresh. It is mainly used to enhance the flavor of foods and, minced and sautéed with garlic and onion, it can be added to practically any dish.
This tropical plant is rich in calcium and contains iron, riboflavin, and carotene. Coriander also has medicinal properties and can be used in infusions to fight colds and counteract diabetes, constipation and fever.
This plant is part of the traditional herbal remedies against respiratory conditions – such as asthma – and stomach disorders. For Amazonian communities, cilantro may possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. For its part, science shows that it contains high amounts of calcium, iron, vitamin A, B2, B1 and C. So it is good to include it in your diet!
The most obvious characteristic of their differences are the leaves: the coriander has long, serrated and thick foliage, while the coriander has rounded, small and thin leaves. In addition, the coriander flower is small and white, for its part, the coriander flower is green and firm and pointed. Both have a strong aroma, but coriander is most loved by people who dislike perfumed coriander. Both are appreciated in the kitchen, however in South America coriander has a special place thanks to its medicinal properties.

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