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The Chinese used coriander in the third century BC. They believed the seeds contained the power of immortality...

Coriandrum sativum

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Parts Used: seeds

Source: steam distillation from the crushed ripe seeds from the aromatic annual herb that grows about 1 metre high, native to Europe and western Asia.

Description and Odor Effect: colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, woody-spicy, slightly musky fragrance. Coriander has a stimulating, warming aroma; a reputed aphrodisiac.

Nature: warming, uplifting

Blends well with: clary sage, bergamot, jasmine, neroli, petitgrain, citronella, sandalwood, cypress, pine, ginger, cinnamon and other spice oils

Physical Uses: The detoxifying nature of coriander helps flush away accumulations of fluids or toxins, easing the pain of arthritis, gout, rheumatism, joint stiffness, muscular aches and pains and poor circulation. Coriander supports the digestive system, stimulates appetite, and is used in the treatment of anorexia, colic, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea and abdominal spasms. Coriander is effective in the treatment of colds, influenza, infections and measles.

Mental and Emotional Uses: Coriander is reviving and energizing; it helps to relieve a fatigued state, jet lag, debility, migraine, neuralgia and nervous exhaustion. Inhalation of coriander improves mental clarity and enhances memory.

In European cultures, a tea or soup was made from the leaves and mixed with barley water to help a person regain strength while recovering from an illness.

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy. Use small amounts.

Therapeutic Properties: abortifacient, analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antitumor, aperitif, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, cardiotonic, carminative, deodorant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, refreshing, regenerator, revitalizing, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic

Application: application, aroma lamp, bath, diffuser, inhaler, lightbulb ring, massage, mist spray

Keyword: Soft

Coriander Magic: if pregnant women eat coriander, their future children will be ingenious.