Cilantro - Who Knew!

As long as I remember myself I couldn't bare the taste and smell of these dark green fleshy leaves. And indeed, the Cilantro (Coriander is the seed) has a distinct taste that most people either love or hate.
This is probably because it contains different chemicals that can trigger an unpleasant odor experience to some people, and surely to some animals and insects. Not to mention what is being made out of the active ingredients: "Linalool is used as a scent in 60–80% of perfumed hygiene products and cleaning agents including soaps, detergents, shampoos, and lotions."

I was first introduced to the therapeutic facets of the Cilantro in my Chinese medicine studies. It was overwhelming to realize how plants can assist us and improve our lives, and how the same plants are abundantly available and accessible, yet are not being taken advantage of by most of us.

Cilantro is great for all kinds of digestive issues. It stimulates the circulation of blood (can help indigestion), eases migraines, eliminates toxins (like heavy metals leaking from tooth filling), and treat rheumatism. Coriander essential oil has properties of being analgesic, a stimulant, anti-bacterial and anti-infectious.

Consuming Cilantro to eliminate smells is an old practice that has been and still is being used in many cultures. This includes breath and genitalia smell. Some say that Coriander is good to strengthen the stamina.

On top of all of the above, I found the taste of the Cilantro much more appealing with time, to the extent that I am adding it to most of the foods I make.

The repelling smell and taste turned to tender-smoky flavor.

Sensitivity that I had to certain aliments was reduced significantly since I started to consume Cilantro in high quantities. Finding that, was the reason I planted so many Cilantro plants in the garden.

This season I left one Cilantro plant to bolt and flower. Soon I will dry the seeds and possibly use them for cooking. Though I am not a big fan of Coriander, I will definitely give it a shot.

Cilantro is a great addition to any house. It is tasty ( 

I used to hate Cilantro,but now I love it. So, I guess it's worth experiencing and experimenting new stuff... (it might be beneficial for you)

Attached are few pictures of the Cilantro in our garden.
You can see the plants that were chopped (to extend the life of the leaves in few days) and the one that was left to bolt and flower.