10 ml
Botanical source: Coriandrum sativum
Plant part used: The seed
Origin: Poland
Production: Sustainably cultivated with minimal use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Extraction method: CO2 (supercritical carbon dioxide)
Fragrance profile: A rich, sensuous sweet amber fragrance with smooth, velvety woody-spicy heart notes
Properties: Warming, strengthening, euphoric
Chinese Medicine function: To nourish Blood and Essence, harmonize the Middle Jiao and strengthen the Shen
Complementary blending: Bergamot, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Rosewood, Helichrysum, Ginger, Frankincense, Siam wood, Sandalwood, Jasmine absolute, Petitgrain, Cardamom
Fragrance energy: Sweet, somewhat pungent
Movement course: Gathering, circulating
Warmth effect: Neutral to warm
Tone effect: Restorative, regulative
Channel tropism: Liver, Heart, Stomach, Chong, Ren
Five-Element affinity: Fire, Earth, Metal
In Chinese Medicine: Sweet, warm and restorative, Coriander Seed is a moderate but effective oil for nourishing the Blood, with a particular association with deficient Uterus or Heart Blood. Its circulating course of movement also gives it a traditional role in regulating Middle Jiao Qi. Note that this is a distinct oil from Coriander Leaf, which is a cooling lemony-green Qi circulator with its own profile.
Chinese Medicine functions adapted from Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H., Channeling Fragrance. The full profile — treatment patterns, acupoint combinations and synergist oils — is in the book.
For external use only. Properly dilute all essential oils in lotion or vegetable carrier oil before massage or other topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking medications, please consult your healthcare provider prior to using essential oils.
I was very curious to discover what coriander seed smells like. To me it is like a flower. It is sweet and beautiful and smooth. Very comforting.