Coriander is a soft, hairless plant that grows up to 50 cm (20 in) tall. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems.

• Inflammation and swelling on body – Take equal quantity of vinegar, coriander powder, make a paste and apply it on any affected body part. This will help in easing out inflammation and will reduce swelling as well.
• Nose bleeds – Applying green coriander leaves paste on the head helps in stopping nose bleeds.
• Malaria – If a person feels cold and suffers from fever regularly, then taking coriander powder and saunth (dry ginger powder) in equal quantity helps recover quicker. Take 5 gram of this mixture with water four times a day.
• Stomach ache -Take coriander powder, add sugar crystal in it and have this mixture with a glass of water. Inflammation in stomach or stomach pain can be eased off easily by this remedy.

• The commonest use of coriander is in curry powders.
• The seeds can be used in stews and soups.
• They blend well with smoked meats and game and feature in traditional English black pudding recipes and Italian mortadella sausage.
• Coriander is an ingredient of garam masala, pickling spices and is used in cakes, breads and other baked foods.
• Coriander compliments chili and is included in many chili recipes such as harissa, the hot North African red pepper sauce.