Melese Damtew Asfaw
Coriandrum sativum L. (C. sativum) is one of the most useful essential oil bearing spices as well as medicinal plants, belonging to the family UmbelliferaeCoriandrum sativum L. (C. sativum) is one of the most useful essential oil bearing spices as well as medicinal plants, belonging to the family Umbelliferae/Apiaceae. The leaves and seeds of the plant are widely used in folk medicine in addition to its use as a seasoning in food preparation. The phytochemical screening of Coriandrum sativum showed that it contained essential oil, tannins, terpenoids, reducing sugars, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, fatty acids, sterols and glycosides. It also contained high nutritional values including proteins, oils, carbohydrates, fibers and wide range of minerals, trace elements and vitamins. Various parts of this plant such as seed, leaves, flower and fruit, possess Diuretic, Antioxidant Activity, Anti-diabetic Anti-convulsant activity, Sedative Hypnotic Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, Anti mutagenic, Anthelmintic activity. Due to the easy collection of the plant and being widespread and remarkable biological activities, this plant has become both food and medicine in many parts of the world. This review presents comprehensive analyzed information on the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of C. sativum./Apiaceae. The leaves and seeds of the plant are widely used in folk medicine in addition to its use as a seasoning in food preparation. The phytochemical screening of Coriandrum sativum showed that it contained essential oil, tannins, terpenoids, reducing sugars, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, fatty acids, sterols and glycosides. It also contained high nutritional values including proteins, oils, carbohydrates, fibers and wide range of minerals, trace elements and vitamins. Various parts of this plant such as seed, leaves, flower and fruit, possess Diuretic, Antioxidant Activity, Anti-diabetic Anti-convulsant activity, Sedative Hypnotic Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, Anti mutagenic, Anthelmintic activity. Due to the easy collection of the plant and being widespread and remarkable biological activities, this plant has become both food and medicine in many parts of the world. This review presents comprehensive analyzed information on the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of C. sativum.