devil's herb

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What does devil's herb mean?

The herb form of cilantro/coriander.

Where does devil's herb come from?

From devil + herb. From the suffering of people with the gene OR6A2, who are more sensitive to aldehydes, found in the herb, which impart an unpleasant medicinal taste.

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