Status: Organic Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum vert Origin: US Extraction: Steam distillation Part Used: seed Aromatherapy Uses:: This oil helps to removes toxins and stimulates circulation. Eases muscular stiffness. Relieves arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Estrogen like effects, helping to regulate menstruation. May be useful during menopause. Analgesic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, antioxidant, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, depurative, antitoxic, fungicidal, larvicidal, lipolytic, revitalizing, cardiac and circulatory stimulant, sedative (CNS), tonic-digestive stimulant (carminative, stomachic) Skin: stretch marks, scars Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, gout, muscle aches & pains, rheumatism, stiffness Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: accumulation of fluids or toxins, increases circulation Immune: colds, influenza, infectious diseases, measles Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: impotence, frigidity, infertility, estrogen stimulant for irregular periods, post partum care (depression) Nervous Brain/ Mind: debility, migraine, neuralgia, nervous exhaustion, insomnia; gentle mental stimulant, bad memory, dizziness, shock, fear Satety Data: generally non-toxic, non-irritant, possible irritation on sensitive skin; cross sensitivity reported with fennel and anise; considered a known allergen, avoid with fibrosis (breast cancer) One of the oldest known herbs, cultivated for over 3000 years. It is mentioned in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Latin text, as in virtually all medieval herbals. SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 |
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