Histamine Tracker
Coriander
Coriander (the fresh herb) is low in histamine and well tolerated at typical amounts.
Fresh coriander leaves — the same plant as cilantro — contain no significant histamine and aren't known to trigger its release.
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Same plant, different names — in many countries, 'coriander' refers to the fresh leaves (called cilantro in North America); both are the same low-histamine herb
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Seed vs leaf — coriander seeds come from the same plant but have a very different flavor profile; both are considered low histamine (see coriander seeds)
A versatile, gentle herb whether you call it coriander or cilantro.
Track your reactions to coriander 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)