Coriander

Coriander in Ancient Egypt


 * Egyptian Name:**

//Saw// or //Shaw//

Coriander was a popular spice in ancient Egypt, and was offered to the gods. Its seeds were baked into bread and used to flavor fish. Coriander was also used medically to treat stomach ailments, sores, and the bite of serpents. Coriander seeds were recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamen.

The Seasonings and Spices of Ancient Egypt