Coriander seed

Coriandri fructus, coriander seed.  

Coriander consists of the ripe, dried, spherical fruit of Coriandrum sativum L.  var.   vulgare (synonym var.   macrocarpum ) Alefeld and/or C.  sativum L.  var.   microcarpum de Candolle [Fam.  Apiaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.  

The drug contains at least 0.5 percent (v/w) essential oil.  

Uses

Dyspeptic complaints, loss of appetite.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

• 3 g of drug;
• equivalent preparations.  

Crushed and powdered drug, as well as other galenical preparations for internal uses.  

Powder, dry extracts and other galenical preparations for internal and external use.