Coriander

Coriandrum Sativum—steam distilled from the crushed ripe seeds.  Sweet, woody-spicy, slightly musky or slightly fruity and herbaceous warm fragrance. It has been claimed by some aromatherapists that the aroma improves if allowed to age. Produced mainly in Russia, former Yugoslavia, Romania.  Various chemotypes according to geographical location.   The Essential Oil from the Leaves is called Cilantro. Coriander is much softer than many spice oils.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, possible irritant in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  Best suited for diffusing and inhalation. Use ≤1–2% topical dilution.

CHARACTER:  “Gentle Invigorator”, Motivating, Encouraging, Protective, Intriguing, Cleansing, Enlivened

  

ETHERIC COLORS: Blue, White, Soft Green, Warm GoldenYellow, Magenta, Light Amber 

NUMBER:  5

PERFUME NOTE: Middle         

CHAKRA:  Bridges Solar and Heart           

ELEMENT:  Air and gentle Fire        

ASTRO:  Gemini, Virgo, Mercury, Venus      

GEM:  Poppy or Leopardskin Jasper, Jadeite (all colors), Carnelian, Aventurine, Dragon Blood Jasper, Iolite, Amazonite, Rose Quartz, Citrine

ENERGY TYPE: 2, 3;  Warm & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Creativity, Imagination, Memory, Confidence, Motivation, Optimism, Sincerity, Expression, Enthusiasm, Heart-Mind Balance

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Emotional fatigue, Weary, Irritable, Nervous, Stress, Doubt, Fear, Sulky, Uncooperative, Vulnerable

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Accumulated fluids/toxins, Arthritis, Gout, Muscle aches, Poor circulation, Stiffness, Anorexia, Colic, Nausea, Flatulence, Colds, Flu, Infections, Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Nervous exhaustion. Allergies,  Male reproductive system.  

  

PROPERTIES: analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, fungicidal, gentle stimulant.

BLENDS:  Treasure,  Caldera,  Cinnamon Bears,   Dragon Quest,  Eucalyptus Grove,  Jade,   Moon Watcher, Swadisthana  

Blends with CLARY SAGE, BERGAMOT, JASMINE, NEROLI, PETITGRAIN, CITRONELLA, SANDALWOOD, CYPRESS, ALL CITRUS, PINE, GINGER, CINNAMON, and other spices.

 Constituents:  mainly linalool (73%), alpha pinene, gamma terpinine, decylaldehyde, borneol, geraniol, carvone, anethole, etc.  

ARCHETYPES:  COMMUNICATOR, CHAMELEON, ADVOCATE, JUDGE, MEDIATOR, DIPLOMAT, PEACEMAKER, HERBAL HOST

PERSONALITY:

+Light, sweet, frivolous, but with hidden depth.  Sincere, imaginative, optimistic, warm, inviting. Surrounded by people asking their favors and opinions.

+Enjoy expressing themselves, masters of body language, in getting their point across.

+Do their own thing.  May take decorating to the extreme…minimal or over-done.

+Extraordinary memory…not only words, but actions and expressions.

+Can adopt different looks and behavior patterns…stimulating and enjoyable people. Intelligent but kind.

+Tolerant, accepting, non-judgmental,  passionate in whatever they do. 

+Leave others “breathless, but captivated.”  Remember the letter “C”—Captivating, Creative, Confident, Courage, Chameleon.

+They are the ones to have around after a difficult birth, shock, or fear. 

-If negative, can be uncooperative, sulky, vulnerable to criticism.  May become almost child-like in the sense they have no confidence or self-esteem.

-If down, they need family and friends to rally round and coax them back into life.

(Updated Feb. 17, 2026)