re: Please help me with the appeal of cilantro. I'm not feeling it

India, Thai, Mexican and Central/South American cuisines all feature it.

I like it. Wife likes it. And I like all of the cuisines listed above to one degree or another.

And like most herbs in various and sundry culinary heritages, it has health benefits:

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Toxic Metal Cleansing Cilantro is most often cited as being effective for toxic metal cleansing and rightfully so, this herb is a powerful, natural cleansing agent. The chemical compounds in cilantro bind to toxic metals and loosen them from the tissue. Many people suffering from mercury exposure report a reduction in the often-cited feeling of disorientation after consuming large and regular amounts of cilantro over an extended period.

Other Benefits of Cilantro

May be able to help prevent cardiovascular damage. [1]
The School of Life Science in Tamil Nadu, India noted, after researching the anti diabetic activity of cilantro, the leaves and stem, “if used in cuisine would be a remedy for diabetes.” [2] Strong antioxidant activity.
[3] Has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects.
[4] May help improve sleep quality.
[5] Has been examined and described to have a blood-sugar lowering effect.
[6] Cilantro seed oil possess antioxidative and antihyperglycemic properties, consumption may decrease oxidative stress.
[7] Research conducted by The Dental School of Piracicaba in Brazil found cilantro oil to be a new natural antifungal formulation opportunity. [8] Demonstrated antibacterial activity. [9] Has demonstrated anti-fungal activity. [10]

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I love cilantro. Can't get enough of it.

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many people are genetically predisposed to hate cilantro

I love it, tomato and cilantro sandwich with some blue plate mayo on white wheat in the summer time....

Hate IPAs. Love Cilantro but refuse to pronounce it like Steven Raichlen.

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I usually need to request more when ordering a bowl of Ph?.

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I don't like that some place don't even give you any.

I actually cook some dishes specifically because I crave the taste of cilantro, that's how much I love it

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Acquired taste. Used to think it tasted like dishsoap, now love it in salsa.

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same with me

I don't care for it at all. But I love ground cumin. Use it in Mexican dishes, chili, burgers, etc.

I love it but then again I'm half Mexican and grew up putting cilantro, chopped onions and squeezing limes on my dinner. I am surprised at all the hate it's getting on here. Everyone's got a different palate - eat what you like.