HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Coriander Seed

Botanical nameCoriandrum sativum
Plant part usedSeed/fruit

Important safety information: Apiaceae allergy possible; may modestly affect glucose.

Herbal actions

  • Carminative
  • antispasmodic
  • digestive

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

  • Bloating and flatulence
  • Poor appetite
  • Mild digestive spasm

Main constituents

Linalool, borneol, phenolic acids, flavonoids

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Lightly crush seeds before steeping.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.