Abstract

Phytochemical and Pharmacological investigations on Coriandrum sativum: A Review

Sonia Goswami¹*, Ashish Singhai², R.S. Pawar²

1. Sapience Bioanalytical Research Lab, Indrapuri, Bhopal

ABSTRACT

Coriander is an annual herb of Coriandrum sativum (family- Apiaceae). A glabrous, aromatic, herbaceous, annual 30-90 cm in height, It’s major constituents are the essential oil (~1%), in which major component is linalool (60-70%). It also contains borneol, citronellol, limonene, phenolic acid, flavonoids etc. Traditionally, it is being used for relief of anxiety, insomnia, digestive aid, inflammatory bowel diseases and post coital antifertility activity. Ground Coriander is apt to loose it’s flavour and aroma quickly and should be stored in a opaque airtight container It has various pharmacological studies such as acute diuretic activity, anthelmintic activities, antioxidants, antibacterial activities, anxiolytic effect, antimutagenic activities, synergistic effect with oil of dil and eucalyptus. The present review explores the different directions of the Coriandrum sativum plant and compiled it’s vast, pharmacognostic, phytochemical and pharmacological applications to comprehend and prepare the subject of it’s importance as a medicinal plant is growing up substantially with increasing and stronger reports in supports of it’s various therapeutic uses.

Keywords: Coriandrum sativum, anthelmintic activity, antioxidants, antibacterial activities, anxiolytic effect, antimutagenic activity, post coital antifertility activity, antimutagenic.