Organic Coriander Seed by Banyan Botanicals

INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE

• Anorexia. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander to stimulate appetite in patients with anorexia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Anxiety. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for anxiety, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Constipation. Oral coriander has only been evaluated in combination with other ingredients; its effect when used alone is unclear. Details: A small clinical study in nursing home residents with constipation shows that taking one cup of a specific tea (Smooth Move, Traditional Medicinals) containing senna leaf 1080 mg and 920 mg of a proprietary blend of coriander fruit, licorice root, fennel, orange peel, cassia cinnamon, and ginger daily for 28 days can increase the number of bowel movements when compared with placebo (46196). It is unclear if this effect is due to coriander, other ingredients, or the combination.
• Diabetes. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for diabetes, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Diarrhea. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for diarrhea, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Dyspepsia. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for dyspepsia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Epilepsy. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for epilepsy, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Flatulence. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for flatulence, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Insomnia. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for insomnia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Intestinal parasite infection. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for intestinal parasite infection, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Oral coriander has only been evaluated in combination with other ingredients; its effect when used alone is unclear. Details: A small clinical study in patients with IBS shows that taking 30 drops of a combination product containing total extracts of coriander, lemon balm, and spearmint (Carmint, Pour Sina) three times daily after meals for 8 weeks, in addition to standard treatment with loperamide or psyllium, reduces abdominal pain and discomfort when compared with standard treatment alone (19535). It is unclear if these effects are due to coriander, other ingredients, or the combination.
• Lactation. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander to stimulate lactation, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Osteoarthritis. Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for osteoarthritis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although there has been interest in using oral coriander for RA, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of coriander for this purpose.
• Skin irritation. It is unclear if oral coriander seed oil is beneficial in patients with skin irritation. Details: A small clinical study in Caucasian females aged 18-65 years with sensitive and reactive skin shows that taking a specific coriander seed oil product (Sepibliss, Seppic Inc.) 200 mg daily for 8 weeks reduces redness and itching after exposure to skin stress tests and improves patient-rated perceptions of skin sensitivity and reactivity when compared with placebo (111131).
• Tinea pedis. It is unclear if topical coriander oil is beneficial in patients with tinea pedis. Details: A small clinical study in adults with tinea pedis shows that applying coriander oil 6% ointment (Oleum Coriandri e Semine; Caesar & Loretz GmbH) twice daily to affected areas for 28 days is approximately 20% more effective for eliminating clinical signs of infection, as rated by patients and clinicians, when compared with applying the ointment alone (97874). More information is needed to rate coriander for these uses.

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LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Coriander and coriander oil have Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912).

POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately for medicinal purposes (12). ...when used topically and appropriately. Coriander oil 6% ointment has been used with apparent safety twice daily for up to 28 days (97874).

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid amounts in excess of those found in foods.

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ANTIDIABETES DRUGS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = Moderate •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.  Details Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit and coriander extract can reduce blood glucose levels (14907,46153,46216). Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = Moderate •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.  Details Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit can lower blood pressure (46221).

CNS DEPRESSANTS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = High •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.  Details Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit extract has sedative effects (46184).

PHOTOSENSITIZING DRUGS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = Moderate •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.  Details Evidence from in vitro research suggests that coriandrin, a constituent of coriander, has photosensitizing effects (46228).

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General ...Orally and topically, coriander seems to be well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.

Dermatologic ...Topically, coriander can cause pruritus and a burning sensation (97874).

Immunologic ...A case of anaphylactic reaction characterized by generalized urticaria, conjunctivitis, oropharyngeal angioedema, and bronchospasms has been reported in a 25-year-old spice worker who consumed food containing coriander fruit. The digestive spice allergy was attributed to sensitization to coriander caused by occupational exposure to coriander fruit, powder, and dust (46192). Also, cases of rhinitis and symptoms of asthma have been reported for patients exposed to dust from coriander spice, particularly people working with spices in the food industry (46226,46245). Like other members of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae (carrot family), coriander can cause contact dermatitis (19). A case of occupational protein contact dermatitis has been reported for an individual exposed to coriander fruit (46168).

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