Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed)

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Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed) (Coriandrum sativum) Abbr: Cor [to top of page]
A strongly aromatic annual herb about 1 metre high with bright green delicate leaves, umbels of lace-like white flowers, followed by a mass of green round seeds.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed): Sweet, woody-spicy and slightly musky scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed): Colourless or pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed): Crushed ripe seeds.
Method of Extraction of Coriander (Seed): Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed): Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Fungicide, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Coriander (Seed): Calming, relaxes muscles.
Circulatory: Circulation problems, gout, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, varicose veins.
Digestion: Anorexia, colic, diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, intestinal infection.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis.
Immune: Colds, flu, infections - general, measles.
Muscular: Aches and pains, cramps, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness.
Nervous: Exhaustion, irritability, headache - migraine, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Ovary problems.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, catarrh, congestion, cough, respiratory problems, throat infection, whooping cough.
Skeletal: Arthritis, rheumatism.
Skin: Acne, broken capillaries, dandruff, eczema, sweaty feet.
Medical Terms: Arthritis, bronchitis, cystitis, edema, eczema, neuralgia.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Calming, exhaustion, irritability, tension, warming.
Contra-Indications for Coriander (Seed): Could be stupefying in large doses.
Comments on Coriander (Seed): Coriander seeds were found in the tomb of Rameses II.~The Egyptians called it the spice of happiness as it was considered an aphrodisiac.~Coriander has long been used as flavouring and is particularly useful for digestive problems.~Not only is this oil warming, but it is thought to stimulate estrogen - thereby being very useful for female complaints and possible even infertility in women.

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