Apiaceae medicinal

Eryngium foetidum

Eryngium foetidum

T Traditional Use
Translation pending — reference in English below.

Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial herb in the family Apiaceae. Common names include culantro, cimarrón, recao, chardon béni (Martinique), Mexican coriander, samat, ban dhaniya, wide coriander, Burmese coriander, sawtooth coriander, Shadow Beni, and ngò gaicode: vie promoted to code: vi (Vietnam). It is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, but is cultivated worldwide, mostly in the tropics as a perennial, but sometimes in temperate climates as an annual. In India it is called "Nagadhonia", specifically in the Northeast.

Usages culinaires

Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial herb in the family Apiaceae. Common names include culantro, cimarrón, recao, chardon béni (Martinique), Mexican coriander, samat, ban dhaniya, wide coriander, Burmese coriander, sawtooth coriander, Shadow Beni, and ngò gaicode: vie promoted to code: vi (Vietnam). It is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, but is cultivated worldwide, mostly in the tropics as a perennial, but sometimes in temperate climates as an annual. In India it is called "Nagadhonia", specifically in the Northeast.

Usages médicinaux

Not medical advice

Authoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

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Apiaceae