Cilantro / Coriander

Coriandrum sativum 胡荽 고수 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Apiales · Family Apiaceae · Genus Coriandrum
Origin: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East. Established in Korea before the Goryeo era, developing alongside temple cuisine
Edible Parts: Leaves (cilantro, gosu-ip) · stems · seeds (coriander seed, gosu-ssi, a spice)
Korean Growing Season: Sow in spring (Mar–Apr) and autumn (Aug–Sep); spring cilantro May–Jun, autumn cilantro Oct–Nov. Excellent for container growing

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Pharmacological insights into linalool-rich coriander: anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant in rodent models

Rojas-Armas JP, 2025, Veterinary World

PMID 41113205
Antioxidant potential of Coriandrum sativum against lead-induced neurotoxicity

Salem MA, 2025, Biological Trace Element Research

PMID 40261543
Moroccan spices phytochemical analysis: coriander antioxidant/anti-inflammatory profile and cytoprotection

Bouzaid H, 2024, Molecules

PMID 39124890
Jordanian coriander seed oil: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory activities

Omar A, 2024, PLoS One

PMID 39106253
Potentially harmful elements in lettuce and coriander irrigated with wastewater: meta-analysis

Atamaleki A, 2021, Environmental Science and Pollution Research International

PMID 33486683
Atamaleki A

PMID 33646552
Cadmium uptake from soil and transport by leafy vegetables including coriander: meta-analysis

Huang L, 2020, Environmental Pollution

PMID 32388299
Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Coriander Seed Powder on Serum Lipid Profile, Glycemic Indices, and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Zamany S, 2025, Preventive Nutrition and Food Science

PMID 41492428 · DOI