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Coriander
Newest Review: ... (?) anti-rheumatic so its good for muscle and joint pain, antispasmodic so may help with asthma, arthritis, gout (helps ... more  ... to drain lymph so may make this condition less painful) poor circulation (cold feet and gands) stiffness in joints, nausea, colds, 'flu', infections of the respiratory system, migraine, neuralgia, nervous exhaustion. How to use: +++++++++++++ Blends well with clary sage, bergamot, jasmine, neroli, petitgrain, citronella, sandalwood, cypress, pine, ginger, peppermint and many others. I like to blend this oil with clove and citronella. This lifts the fragrance and gives it a bit of 'zing'. ...more |
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Coriander: As used by Rameses 2nd! (615 words)
by janharper - written on 02.11.01 (Very useful, 107 readings)
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Coriander essential oil is also known as Chinese parsley and coriander seed oil. It is extracted by steam distillation from the crushed, ripe seeds. (Another oil is produced from the fresh and dried leaves but it contains a high proportion of decyl aldehydw and shouldn't be used for aromatherpy. Check this out carefully before you buy). Folklore/Tradition: +++++++++++++++++++ The seeds of the coriander plant were found in the tomb of the ancient Egyptian King Rameses 11. The oil is said to be helpful for diarrhoea, digestive trouble and flatulence. In Chinese medicine the herb is used for hernia, piles, measles, toothache and even ...
A Witch's Aphrodisiac Oil! (149 words)
by gailmill - written on 14.09.00 (Useful, 24 readings)
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Coriander is not one of the more widely used essential oils, although it does have it's uses. In medieval Europe it was considered to have aphrodisic qualities; a herb used by witches for love potions and magic! Likewise in Tudor England it was used as an ingredient of a drink offered to guests at weddings and other festive occasions to 'raise their spirits' Whey hey! Coriander has a spicy and sweet aroma, (which is very sensual and euphoric) and is used for relieving muscular aches and pains as it is very warming - it increases circulation. Also useful for promoting sleep and alleviating nervous exhaustion. Particularly suited for those people who ...
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