Coriandrum sativum Linn.

Common name Coriander
Botanical Name Coriandrum sativum Linn.
Vernacular name English- Coriander fruit
Hindi- dhaniya
Gujarati- Dhana
Sanskrit- Dhanika, dhaniya
Family Umbelliferae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Fruit
Chemical Constituents Essential oil
Therapeutic uses Used as analgesic, antibacterial agent and as anti-inflammatory.

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