Herb
Coriander
SaveThe seed and leaf of Coriandrum sativum are used for digestion, appetite, and gentle metabolic support.
Quick verdict
Primarily a culinary herb with some useful digestive and antioxidant activity, but limited clinical depth as a supplement.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Coriander has shown antimicrobial, carminative, and mild metabolic effects in preclinical work. Human evidence is limited and generally low intensity.
Benefits
- Provides culinary polyphenols and terpenes
- May help mild post-meal bloating
- Shows modest antimicrobial activity
Dosage notes
Usually used as food, tea, or in small extract amounts rather than as a high-dose supplement.
Side effects
- GI irritation at high doses
- Rare allergy
Who should be cautious
Essential oils can irritate the stomach in concentrated doses, and allergy is possible.
What this page cannot tell you
Traditional use is long, but modern randomized evidence is thinner than the reputation suggests.
Leaderboard scores
- Recovery10
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