Coriander
Profile
| Latin Name | Coriandrum sativum |
| Chinese Name | Yuan Sui Ren |
| Family | Apiaceae/Umbelliferae |
| Note | Middle (Top if high sulfur content) |
| Aroma | <Strong> Spicy, sharp |
| Color | Clear |
| Parts Distilled | Seeds |
| Regions | Morocco, North Africa, Romania, Russia, Spain |
| Taste | Spicy, Sweet Nature: Wanning |
| Affinity | LU/SP/ST |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Monoterpenols (linalool, ~ 60-80%), monoterpenes (~10-20%), ketones (~ 7-9%) |
| Skin Type | All, especially sweaty |
| Dosage | 6% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Release exterior cold and dampness
- Transform dampness and expel damp Bi-obstruction
- Tonify Spleen Qi
Indications
- Wind-Damp with chills and fever, sticky sweat, loss of appetite/taste, loose stools, heaviness of the head and limbs, turbid vomit (CV-12, ST- 36, LI-4, TH-5, SP-6)
- Deficient Spleen Qi with fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, flatulence, loose stools, cloudy urine, melancholy/depression, poor mental concentration, weak limbs (CV-6, BL-20, BL-21, CV-12, SP-6, SP-9, ST-36)
Topical Applications
- Apply a 4% dilution over the abdomen for anorexia.
Other Applications
- Diffuse for mental sluggishness and depression.
Specific Protocols
- 6% dilution of Coriander (50%), Ginger (20%), Fennel (30%) for Deficient Spleen Qi.
- 6% dilution of Coriander (50%), Lavender (20%), Litsea (30%) for ST/SP Divergent Channels.
Actions
- Analgesic
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infectious
- Carminative (prevents or relieves flatulence)
Contraindications & Cautions
- Not used during pregnancy
- Not for pre-pubescent children
- Has traces of bergapten (photosensitive)
Notes
- Used to chelate heavy metals
- Can build a bridge between self and family, and can also help someone individuate if they are too dependent on their family
- Brings up strong memories for release, transforms dampness and increases blood production; brings the story to the blood so you can face it and think about it
Additional Comments
- Coriander is one of the most powerful antibacterials in essential oil therapy.
- Frequent use and high dosage will be very sedating.
From Class
- Coriander: Oil that resonates with ST-42 Chongyang; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)