Cumin is a great tasting spice that has been used since ancient times as a healing agent. It has been used mainly for digestion. Taken after a meal in pill form or a soothing tea made from the seeds, it has been known to also control flatulence, ease stomach pain, and combat various causes of nausea.
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Herb/Spice – Coriander
Coriander leaves are called cilantro. The coriander plant is a rigid, strong smelling annual with a pronounced taproot and slender stems up to 2 feet. It features ferny pinnate leaves, rounded and parsley-like at base, umbels of small white or pink flowers formed in midsummer, followed by round red-brown seed capsules that are very aromatic when ripe.
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Every form of garden is artificial and success depends on how well we can match or duplicate the natural environment of the plant in nature. Factors such as type of plant, the soil requirements, the sun exposure and the local temperature range all need to be considered.
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