Cilantro

C Coriandrum Sativum—steam distilled from leaves.  It has a wonderful fragrance, just like the herb. Can be used in guacamole, lime shrimp, fajitas, tortilla soup, etc. The oil is a large element in the considerable beneficial properties of cilantro. Essential oil of cilantro is also used in perfumes. It is commonly mixed with fragrances of citrus and bergamot to make a lingering and pleasant after-aroma. 

The oil from the seeds is CORIANDER.

Appears to be non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant at low doses. Avoid with fibroids and breast cancer.

CHARACTER (Similar to CORIANDER): "Depth of Expression "       Enlivening, Motivating, Encouraging, Intriguing, Penetrating, Cleansing, Invigorating, Awakening, Lively, Brisk, Refreshing 

NUMBER:  5

GEM:  Poppy or Leopardskin Jasper, Chrysanthemum Stone, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Citrine, Serpentine, Green Aventurine, Amazonite, Carnelian 

PERFUME NOTE: Middle         

CHAKRA:  2            

ELEMENT:  Air, subtle Fire & Water         

ASTRO:  Mars, Gemini, Mercury      

ENERGY TYPE: 1, 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehyde/Monoterpenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  revitalizing, Creativity, Imagination, Memory, Confidence, Motivation, Optimism, Sincerity, Expression, Enthusiastic

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

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES Arthritis, colds, colic, diarrhea, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, infections, migraine, muscular aches and pains, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, stiffness, indigestion

PROPERTIES:  detoxifying agent to help the body remove toxic levels of heavy metals (like mercury used in teeth fillings), antioxidant, Analgesic,   antispasmodic,  bactericidal, digestive, carminative, fungicidal, stimulant, stomachic

PERSONALITY:

+Light, sweet, but with hidden depth.   More intellectual than the CORIANDER profile.

+ Surrounded by people asking their favors and opinions, but can thrive on a good debate.  Speaks directly and honestly. Enjoys lively conversation.

+Enjoy expressing themselves, masters of body language, in getting their point across. Imaginative, optimistic. Clears confusion quickly.

+Do their own thing, They have a deep love for learning, and are most at home in a research lab, classroom, or library.

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

+Can adopt different looks and behavior patterns… good at making connections between seemingly unrelated events and facts.

+ Constantly expanding their horizon, stepping back and taking in the big picture

+Tolerant, accepting, non-judgmental 

+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. May be Introspective, solitary, and detached

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

BLENDS:  None, yet.  Used as single oil.

ARCHETYPES:  COMMUNICATOR,  ADVOCATE, JUDGE, MEDIATOR, STORYTELLER, MESSENGER, DETOXIFIER, TRUTH TELLER, HERBALIST, WIND BRINGER, SPARKLER

Constituents:  mainly linalol, decylaldehyde, borneol, geraniol, carvone, anethole, etc. Contains higher proportions of aldehydes than the seed oil.