Yes. What I'm looking for by trying to grow some is this:
"Coriander roots have a deeper, more intense flavour than the leaves. They are used in a variety of Asian cuisines. They are commonly used in Thai dishes, including soups and curry pastes."
Very tasty.
Also, there are some nice medicinal side effects associated with this herb:
Coriander has been documented as a traditional treatment for type 2 diabetes.[24] A study on mice found coriander extract had both insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity.[25]
Coriander seeds were found in a study on rats to have a significant hypolipidaemic effect, resulting in lowering of levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides, and increasing levels of high-density lipoprotein. This effect appeared to be caused by increasing synthesis of bile by the liver and increasing the breakdown of cholesterol into other compounds.[26]
It's one of those nice things that smells good, tastes good... and is actually good for you.
That is wonderful information about the coriander/cilantro. I knew it was good for us, but had not realized its possible use to help with management of diabetes. I’m printing out your post for my files on herbs!
Did not know that about the intense flavor of the root.
I wonder if coriander sprouts might have an intensity...