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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Coriander Seed

coriandrum sativum

General Description
This herb has an incredibly long history of usage. In fact, the seeds of this herb were found in an ancient Egyptian tomb of Ramses the Second. Coriander's popularity comes not only from its use for oil, but also from its use for decoration and as a domestic spice. In Chinese medicine the whole herb, instead of just parts, are used to heal many ailments.

How It's Made
To make this oil, the ripened seeds are crushed and put through a process known as steam distillation which extracts the essential oil.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Muscles
Helps with Arthritis
Helps with Gout
Helps with Rheumatism
Reduces Stiffness

Digestive
Prevents Flatulence
Helps Those with Anorexia
Reduces Nausea
Helps with Diarrhea

Nervous System
Relieves Migraines
Helps with Neuralgia

Immune System
Fights Viral Infections
Battles Common Cold and Influenza
Fights Measles

Circulation
Increases Circulation


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