Other names: Tamarind, thorny coriander, prickly coriander, serrated coriander, wormwood.
Botanical name: Eryngium foetidum
Chinese coriander or coriander is one of the most popular herbs in Vietnam, often found alongside green onions in stews and stir-fries. Originating from Central America, this coriander is now grown throughout Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
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Uses: Mexican coriander is used torn or chopped in Pho dishes to add a herbal aroma to the dish. With an earthy flavor, this herb evokes a bolder flavor than other popular Vietnamese herbs.
Medicinal Uses: The smell of cilantro or coriander is important not only as a cooking herb but also as a medicinal herb. Bad breath treatment: Wash a bunch of Mexican coriander, boil in two cups of water with a pinch of salt until the water evaporates to about half. Use the broth to rinse your mouth several times a day for five to six days.
Other uses of Mexican coriander include treating fever, slow metabolism, and flu.
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