A BRIEF REVIEW OF CORIANDRUM SATIVUM LINN

Abstract: The Dhaniya, also known as the Coriandrum Sativum family Umbelliferae, is a well-known ayurvedic medicinal tree. It is a tiny tree that grows all throughout Italy, India, Bangladesh, China, Netherlands, and Central and Eastern Europe. Monoterpenes, a-pinene, limpnene, y-terpinene, p-cymene, borneol, citronellol, camphor, geraniol, coriandrin, dihydrocoriandrin, coriandrons A-E, flavonoids, and essential oils are present in the plant's various parts. This plant has diuretic and antioxidant properties in its seed, leaves, flower, and fruit. Anthelmintic, anti-diabetic, anti-convulsant, sedative hypnotic, anti-microbial, and anti-mutagenic properties.

Keywords: Coriandrum sativum, pharmacological activity, chemical composition