Instantly recognizable by its smell great , coriander increase over the whole of Europe, India and North Africa , reaching heights of 60 cm . In early summer , this herbaceous annual plant is covered with clusters of small flowers umbrella , white or pink . By August they are followed by small seeds , round and wrinkled .

The medical purposes , from coriander harvested fruits, seeds, dried and milled and the powder is used to prepare tinctures , infusions , essential oil, and leaves , usually used in cooking and have excellent antiseptic properties and can help digestion.