Coriander Seed Essential Oil, Undiluted (Coriandrum Sativum)

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Coriander Seed Essential Oil (Coriandrum Sativum) 1 Dram, Undiluted HERB COMMON NAME :  Coriander / Cilantro HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Coriandrum Sativum OTHER NAMES :   Chinese Parsley, Cilantro, Cilentro, Culantro, Uan-Suy, Stinkdillsamen, Hu-Sui, Dizzycorn, Jilantro FAMILY :  Apiaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES :   Element: Fire Planet: Mars Day: Tuesday Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Aries Chakra: 3rd Solar Plexus chakra (Manipura) Tarot: the Magician tarot Rune: Uruz Energy: Yang Gender: Masculine Spirit Animal: Ram, Owl, Goat Sabbat or Holiday: Lupercalia (Feb 15) ; the Great Rite / Hieros Gamos / the Sacred Marriage ; Beltane / May Day / Walpurgis (April 30 – May 1) Deity or God / Goddess Association: the Horned God, the Green Man   Parts Used:  Leaves, Stems, Roots, Seeds Description:   Both Coriander and Cilantro come from the Coriandrum sativum plant. In the United States, cilantro is the name for the plant’s leaves and stem, while coriander is the name for its dried seeds. Internationally, the leaves, stems, and seeds are all referred to as coriander. Classified as a spice, the plant is one of the oldest known cultivated and traded botanicals with a history that dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. It has been found in ancient 21st dynasty Egyptian tombs, as well as records indicating its use since the time of Hippocrates. Coriander and Cilantro are still popular throughout the world today, used extensively in Latin American, Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is added whole or ground to chutneys, pickling spice mixtures and is frequently used to season chicken and pork. Often, coriander seeds are combined with cumin seeds and fried “dry” before being powdered. When cooking with coriander seeds or cilantro, it should be added late in cooking, just minutes before the dish is completed since prolonged cooking will cause the flavor to dissipate. Coriander is believed to be derived from the Greek word koros which means “insect” or the Greek word koriannon, meaning “bug”. The specific name refers to its cultivation in gardens. Taken together, the full scientific name calls coriander ‘the cultivated buggy-smelling plant.’ Late Bronze Age invaders introduced coriander into Britain. The invaders used coriander to flavor their barley gruel. The British mixed coriander with cumin and vinegar and used it to preserve meat. Cilantro has been used for detoxifying the body of heavy metals. Coriander seeds can have a narcotic effect when consumed in quantity which is perhaps how it became to be known as ‘dizzycorn’. It can help relieve pain, relieve fatigue, improve digestion, and improve mental clarity and memory. The essential oil is steam distilled from seeds or leaves. It is not for consumption or internal use, and should always be diluted with a carrier oil or other base product like lotions or shampoos. According to the U.S. National Institute of Health, Coriander Essential Oil has been proven to have strong anti-fungal effects and can be beneficial for ridding infections like athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. Historical Uses:  analgesic, pain relief, aphrodisiac, passion, sexual desire, sexual virility, stimulant, fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion, digestion, indigestion, flatulence (gas), dyspepsia, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), detox, mental clarity, memory, anti-fungal, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus Mystical Attributes:  Coriander was referred to as an aphrodisiac in the Arabian classic One Thousand and One Nights. Some claim it increases blood flow and arousal. The seed is used in making love potions, commonly used during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It has long been used in love sachets and spells. One such is a salad dressing recipe, a mixture of olive oil, red pepper, mustard powder, red wine, coriander, thyme and hazelnuts.  Some others add crushed or powdered coriander into red wine and let the brew steep for a few days to make an effective lust potion. Robert Turner said that when consumed with wine, coriander “stimulates the animal passions.” Throw Coriander instead of rice at Handfasting or add to the Handfasting cake.  Coriander essential oil makes a good incense ingredient. It helps one find romance and is an excellent addition to a body oil blend when the Great Rite is celebrated. The Chinese believe that those who consume coriander seeds will be rewarded with immortality. In Chinese folklore, eating coriander while pregnant means the baby will be a genius. Burning Coriander as incense will act to infuriate the mind for spells of black magick and other destructive workings. Growing or hanging coriander in each of the four corners of the house is thought to provide security and keep away uninvited guests. The seeds are used for healing, especially easing headaches, and are worn for this purpose. Mystical Intentions:  attraction, love, lust, romance, sex magick, tantric magick, fertility, passion, weddings, eternal life, immortality, stamina, vitality, mental abilities, health and healing, black magick, war magick, security, safety, home protection Taste & Smell:  Cilantro leaves and stems have a very distinctive scent and taste. It is believed that whether a person either loves or hates cilantro is genetic. To some, cilantro tastes like soap.  Coriander roots have a deeper and more intense flavor than the leaves and stems, and are used in a variety of Asian cuisines, especially in Thai dishes such as soups or curry pastes. Coriander seeds have a sweet, warm, fresh, spicy, slightly fruity, herbaceous, slightly woody aroma. The seeds taste like burnt orange when toasted but are mildly sweet when ground as a spice. The essential oils of the plant or seeds are not for consumption or internal use. The essential oil of the seed has a sweet, spicy, slightly fruity, herbaceous warm aroma. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Coriander is native to Europe and Asia, primarily the Mediterranean Basin, but can be grown in gardens in temperate zones all over the world. The plant loves full sun and good well-drained fertile soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. It will tolerate shade in the south and southwest where the sun is intense. It grows up to 20 inches tall and has small upper leaves used for flavoring food (cilantro). The plant has a strong aromatic effect. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. It grows small umbels of white and pink asymmetrical flowers in July and August that produce ripe seeds shortly after. The seeds (or fruits) are globular and measure about 3-5 mm. Seeds should be sown in a sunny plot from spring through summer to germinate in 7-14 days. Space seeds 2-4 inches apart. Sow seeds in stages so that you will have fresh leaves for harvest throughout the season. Leaves are ready to pick in about 55 days, and if the plant is left to harvest the seeds are produced in about 100 days. The plant is an annual, so collect seeds to replant the following year. Harvest the cilantro foliage continually in the cooler months of spring and fall and through the winter in areas without hard freezes. Harvest leaves and stems by cutting near ground level when they are about 6-12 inches long. Avoid cutting more than one-third of the leaves at one time, or you may weaken the plant. Harvesting seeds occurs when the seeds turn from green to light brown. Clip the brown, round seed heads and place upside down in a paper bag. In a few days, the round husks will dry and split in two, dropping the edible seed inside. Do not delay seed harvest or the weak stems will fall over. The seeds are dried fully, sifted and packed. Store dried leaves and seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: It is common for some people to be allergic to coriander leaves and seeds, having symptoms similar to those of other food allergies. One study found that 32% of pin-prick tests in children and 23% in adults were positive for coriander allergy. Allergic symptoms can range from minor to life-threatening. Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding. WARNING: Coriander Seed Essential Oil can expose you to chemicals including myrcene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. 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