"Aroma-Pedia"
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Well
Beings Aromatherapy Products
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"Aroma-Pedia" |
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CORIANDER |
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| The name coriander is derived from the Greek koris, which translates to "bug". When fresh, the smell of the young leaves supposedly smells like bugs. Consequently, the plant is known as "bug-weed" in Germany. Coriander use can be traced back many centuries. Coriander was used by the ancient Egyptians in religious ceremonies and as an aphrodisiac. | |
| Aromatherapy Class: | Warming, stimulating. |
| Botanical Name: | Coriandrum sativum |
| Family: | Umbelliferae -- (carrot family) |
| Origin: | Russia, Southern Europe, India, North Africa, South America. |
| Description: | Bright green, deeply indented leaves. The plant resembles flat leaf parsley in appearance. The plant bears mauve flowers that later set to seed. |
| Fragrance: | Spicy, musky, warm and aromatic. |
| Perfume Note: | Top. |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation of the dried seeds. |
| Yield: | 40 to 50 lbs of seed to produce 1 pound of oil. |
| Naturally Occurring Compounds: | Coriandrol (60% to 65%), geraniol, pinene, borneol, cymene, dipentene, phellandrene, and terpinene, among others. |
| BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES | AILMENTS |
| Physical:
Muscle relaxant, deodorizing. |
Physical:
Sore muscles, stiffness. |
| Mind
and Spirit:
Aphrodisiac. |
Mind
and Spirit: Poor sex drive. |
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Skin:
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| Cautions: Do not take the EO internally. Dilute with a carrier oil before application to skin. Use sparingly. |
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