Common Name: Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Coriander Leaves, Santo
Family Name: Apiaceae (Umbrella,Carrot)
Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
Country of Production: Egypt, Hungary, Poland, Morocco, India, France
Indigenous Country: Egypt, Hungary, Poland, Morocco, India, France
Country of Production: Egypt, Hungary, Poland, Morocco, India, France
History:
Chemical Constituents: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Essential oils, Flavonoids
Plant Description: An annual herb growing to 3 feet high with bright green delicate leaves, umbrels of lace-like flowers producing green (turning to brown) seeds.
Processing Methods: Maceration
Yin Yang: Yang
Color Range: Light-medium green
Applications: In traditional Mexican medicine, cilantro is used to make a soothing bedtime tea and a mouthwash to treat the gums. Use in PMS formulas especially to treat mood swings or "the nerves." Can be rubbed onto inflamed gums to ease the pain.
Emotional: Cilantro withers in the heat. It does not like hot, and as such cannot stand the heat from built-up anger. Cilantro will allow you to expel your anger. Cilantro expresses freedom and an independent air.
Mental: N/A
Physical:
Spiritual: Can indicate that you feel stifled and unable to express yourself. Your life can feel blocked and there have been many attempts to escape or release yourself.
