Coriander
coriandrum sativum



AKAs
Chinese Parsely
Cilantro

PARTS USED
Seeds, Essence, Leaves, and Oil

PLANET: Mars
ELEMENT: Fire

MAGICKAL USE
aphrodisiac
clairvoyance
divination
fertility
gain
healing
to keep secrets
love
memory
retention

SCENT
Bittersweet and nutty

Aromatherapy

DESCRIPTION
Coriander is native to Europe, and is an annual herb.
The oil is distilled from the seeds, and has a slight yellow tint.

USE
The scent is purported to improve the memory,
as well as to reduce fear.
Ingested, it is a diuretic, and reduces premenstrual bloating.
It is useful for other menstrual complaints,
including premenstrual-tension and menopausal irritability.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
antiseptic
aphrodisiac
relaxant
revitalizing
soporific

MEDICINAL
Chew this herb or infuse as a tea to treat
digestive disorders and to use as a mild sedative.
The essential oil can be added to ointments to help
relieve painful joints and muscles.
It is also used to flavour various medications.
Use the oil as aromatherapy to help ease headaches.


CULINARY
DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL OIL
MAGICKAL PROPERTIES


SOURCES
Morgaine SilverOak
2/12/2003

Wylundt's Book of Incence
ISBN 0-87728-869-0

The Complete Book Of Herbs
by Lesley Bremness

Magical Aromatherapy
by Scott Cunningham

Pine Siskin aka JTS ~ Pagan Daily News
College of Wicca


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