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Culantro and Cilantro Have Different Leaf Shapes
Culantro / Sawtooth Coriander · ผักชีฝรั่ง · Eryngium foetidum
Culantro / Sawtooth Coriander — ผักชีฝรั่ง (phak-chi-fa-rang) — Eryngium foetidum.
Culantro, also called sawtooth coriander, is a Thai herb whose long, saw-edged leaves carry the same bright, cilantro-like aroma. The leaves are the edible part. Early lab research has examined its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity, and it was traditionally used for fevers. Its listed nutrients include vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and iron. Vitamin C helps the body build collagen, supports normal immune function, and works as an antioxidant. Potassium plays a role in normal blood pressure and in muscle and nerve function. Calcium builds and maintains strong bones and teeth, while iron sits at the center of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through the blood. In a minced-pork salad, chopped culantro is tossed with warm minced pork, lime, and toasted rice powder, then eaten with raw cabbage and sticky rice. In an Isan-style clay-pot hot pot, torn culantro and Thai basil go into a pork broth with glass noodles and meat. One practical tip: culantro's vitamin C helps the body absorb the plant's own iron when the fresh leaves are eaten with a meal. It grows well in shade, so plant it under larger trees like mango or jackfruit. Follow Longevity Biome for a new Thai plant every day.
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Source: Paul JHA, Seaforth CE, Tikasingh T (2011). Eryngium foetidum L.: A review. Fitoterapia 82(3):302-308. PMID 21062639
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Food and nutrients
Rich in: vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron
Research context
Culantro shows antibacterial & anti-inflammatory activity in lab studies; traditionally used for fevers — Fitoterapia, 2011 (review)