Coriander ( Coriandrum Sativum) : It was cultivated in Ancient Egypt where its seeds were bruised to mix into bread, and its essential oil obtained from the seeds was used in religious ceremony. Coriander leaves and seeds are now used widely in cuisines from the Middle East, Africa, Asia and southern Spain. Health and Beauty Its oil can be used to combat fatigue and treat rheumatic conditions and fever. It can assist in alleviating toothache, nervous facial cramps, breathing difficulty. It helps to inhibit the growth of fungal infections and act as a detoxifier of the blood. It has the ability to regulate endocrinal secretion, improve appetite and maintain good stomach health. Precautions The oil should not be used internally by any but the most experienced practitioner: if the wrong dosage is taken the effect could be fatal.
