Cilantro

C Coriandrum Sativum—steam distilled from leaves. 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. Also used in perfumes and 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): The Fresh Connector” “Depth of Expression "   Enlivening, Motivating, Encouraging, Intriguing, Penetrating, Cleansing, Invigorating, Awakening, Lively, Brisk, Refreshing Clarity through movement and lightness. A cool breeze in a warm kitchen.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Bright lime green, Soft Emerald, Pale Yellow

NUMBER:  5

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

PERFUME NOTE: Middle  

MUSICAL:  G Major or C Major; flute, harp, soft woodwinds; sparkling melody with subtle forward motion  

     

CHAKRA:  Heart, Throat, Third Eye           

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 CONDITIONS: 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, carminative, fungicidal 

BLENDS:  None, yet.  Used as single oil.

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

ARCHETYPES:  COMMUNICATOR,  ADVOCATE, JUDGE, MEDIATOR, STORYTELLER, MESSENGER, DETOXIFIER, TRUTH TELLER, HERBALIST, WIND BRINGER, SPARKLER, SUBTLE HEALER, CONNECTOR, LIGHT SCOUT 

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; Flexible

+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.

(Updated April 3, 2026)