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Perhaps best known as a the herb found in everything from pickles, to salsa, to salad, Cilantro (also known as coriander or Chinese parsley), has been Cultivated in South Eastern Europe, Egypt, India , and China for thousands of years. Indeed it is mentioned in Sanskrit texts, the Bible, The Arabian Nights (a 1000 year old book of fables), and numerous other such sources. Within spiritual lore, it is widely believed to be an aphrodisiac, and is spoken of as such in both Chinese traditions, where it was used as a love potion, and in Arabic lore where it was used to make a childless man fertile. The Chinese also believed it to be an important ingredient within a potion of importability. Medicinally, herbalists most frequently utilize cilantro as a digestive stimulant, where it is widely believed to aid in the secretion of gastric juices. Some also prepare Cilantro, or coriander as it is more commonly spoken of in herbalist communities, to relieve painful joints and rheumatism. This is a 2 oz packet of cut Cilantro