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Herbs Reference Book

Malaysian & Traditional Herbs Guide

Sawtooth Coriander

Sawtooth Coriander

假芫茜

Eryngium foetidum L.

Med + CookQi-regulatingDigestiveDetoxifying
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Perennial herb
Parts Used: Whole plant, root
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, bitter, neutral

Also known as: Thorny Coriander, Thorny Celery

Properties & Functions

Functions: Regulates qi, relieves pain, digestive

Indications:

  • Common cold
  • Sore throat
  • Indigestion
  • Food stagnation

Usage & Prescriptions

Dosage: Decoct 6-15g.

Wind-cold cold

Sawtooth coriander 15g with onion and ginger, mix with hot porridge

Recipes & Preparations

Laksa with Sawtooth Coriander

Classic Malaysian laksa

Servings: Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • Fresh sawtooth coriander
  • Laksa paste
  • Coconut milk
  • Rice noodles
  • Prawns

Instructions:

  1. 1.Fry laksa paste, add coconut milk
  2. 2.Cook noodles and prawns
  3. 3.Top with sawtooth coriander

Quick Reference

Nature & Flavor
Pungent, bitter, neutral
Parts Used
Whole plant, root
Family
Apiaceae
Standard Dosage
Decoct 6-15g.

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