Coriander is used as a stimulant and to lower cholesterol levels. As a companion plant to marijuana, it keeps spider mites and aphids at bay while helping to attract bees and hoverflies.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a robust herb with various health benefits and cooking applications. It is also a companion crop for many spices. It is rich in nutrients, minerals and fiber. It is used in countless recipes in Asian cuisine. The chopped seeds are a natural remedy for digestive problems as well as to alleviate feverish states and blood cholesterol levels. It is also known as coriander, an excessive consumption of its dried seeds can cause a narcotic effect.

Coriander is a versatile plant to have in your garden. As a first-line repellent, it keeps aphids, potato beetles and the dreaded spider mite at bay. If a tea is brewed from its crushed seeds, it can be used to spray plants to ensure spider mite control.

Adding this fragrance to your growing environment will help attract tachinids, hoverflies and a number of parasitic wasps that feed on pernicious insects and their larvae. Easy and simple to grow, coriander is the ideal companion plant.