Histamine Tracker
Cilantro
Fresh cilantro is low in histamine and generally well tolerated as a finishing herb.
Cilantro is used fresh and in small amounts, with no meaningful histamine content or known triggering effect.
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Fresh is key — like most fresh herbs, cilantro is best used fresh; it wilts quickly, and older leaves may be less ideal simply from a general freshness standpoint
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Common in high-histamine dishes — cilantro often appears in salsas, curries, and fermented-food dishes; any reactions are more likely from those foods than from the cilantro itself
A bright, low-risk herb that pairs well with many dishes that are otherwise histamine-friendly.
Track your reactions to cilantro in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)