Eryngium foetidum
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Eryngium foetidum (also known as Bhandhanya, Chandon benit, Culantro, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Spiritweed, Ngo gai, and Saw-leaf herb), is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Mexico and South America, but is cultivated worldwide.
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 spice industry. It is sometimes used as a substitute for cilantro, but has a much stronger taste.
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.
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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