Okay as an "occasional" food......this is why

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Posted by Iguanamomma on October 15, 1999 at 23:03:52:

In Reply to: Cilantro or Ciliantro posted by Sharon McKenzie on October 15, 1999 at 21:01:30:

From the Plants for A Future Database:

Common Names: Chinese Parsley, Chinese-parsley, Cilantrico, Cilantro, Coriander, Coriandrum, Culantrico, Culantro, Dhanya, Hsiang Sui, Hu Sui, Katumber, Ketumbar, Kisnis, Koendoro, Kozahla, Kuzbarah, Misima-Saiko, Penjilang, Yuan Sui,

Known Hazards: The plant can have a narcotic effect if it is eaten in very large quantities

Leaves - raw or cooked. They are used as a flavouring in salads, soups etc[2, 4, 21, 37, 61]. An aromatic flavour[183]. Foetid according to another report[4], whilst another says that the fresh leaves have a strong bedbug-like smell[244].. The leaves should not be eaten in large quantities[132]. The fresh leaves contain about 0.012% oxalic acid and 0.172% calcium[240].

From the USDA Nutritional Database:

One cup serving contains:
Calcium, Ca mg 30.820
Iron, Fe mg 0.773
Phosphorus, P mg 24.840
Potassium, K mg 234.600
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Cilantro is a member of the Umbelliferae family. IMHO, if used, it should be considered an "occasional" food. I believe this of all foods that are in the Umbelliferae family. Foods in this family may cause photosensitivity and/or dermatitis so far as I can determine and I'm basing my opinion on this.

Some iguanas enjoy it; others don't. Won't hurt to give it a try!

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: From the Plants for A Future Database: : Common Names: Chinese Parsley, Chinese-parsley, Cilantrico, Cilantro, Coriander, Coriandrum, Culantrico, Culantro, Dhanya, Hsiang Sui, Hu Sui, Katumber, Ketumbar, Kisnis, Koendoro, Kozahla, Kuzbarah, Misima-Saiko, Penjilang, Yuan Sui, : Known Hazards: The plant can have a narcotic effect if it is eaten in very large quantities : Leaves - raw or cooked. They are used as a flavouring in salads, soups etc[2, 4, 21, 37, 61]. An aromatic flavour[183]. Foetid according to another report[4], whilst another says that the fresh leaves have a strong bedbug-like smell[244].. The leaves should not be eaten in large quantities[132]. The fresh leaves contain about 0.012% oxalic acid and 0.172% calcium[240]. : From the USDA Nutritional Database: : One cup serving contains: : Calcium, Ca mg 30.820 : Iron, Fe mg 0.773 : Phosphorus, P mg 24.840 : Potassium, K mg 234.600 : ********* : Cilantro is a member of the Umbelliferae family. IMHO, if used, it should be considered an "occasional" food. I believe this of all foods that are in the Umbelliferae family. Foods in this family may cause photosensitivity and/or dermatitis so far as I can determine and I'm basing my opinion on this. : Some iguanas enjoy it; others don't. Won't hurt to give it a try!

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