Celery seed essential oil
Element - Water
Property - refreshing
Note - Head
Group - Essential oil
Synonym - bug weed, dizzy herb
Botanical name - Coriandrum sativum
Plant family - Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Contents
Botany
Botanical name
Coriandrum sativum
Plant family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Umbellifers, also known as umbelliferae, belong to the order of umbelliferae. The plant family contains around 434 genera and around 3,780 species, which are mainly found in temperate zones. The leaves, fruits and roots of numerous Apiaceae species are used for medicinal purposes, as a spice or vegetable due to their essential oils. The best-known examples from the kitchen are Carrots, parsnips, coriander, caraway, dill, parsley and aniseed.
Origin & distribution
The umbellifer family is found all over the world, with the largest area of distribution in the northern temperate zones. In the tropics, the plants are mainly found in the montane altitudes (around 700 to 2,000 meters). You can best observe Apiaceae around their preferred growing area: in steppes, swamps, forests and meadows.
Origin for the production of the oils
worldwide depending on manufacturer
Plant part used
The ripe seeds are mainly used for the production of essential oils.
Ingredients
- Monoterpenes: 50%
- Sesquiterpenes: 39%
- Ester: 1%
Warnings
Internal use:
- Avoid with pregnant women, infants and small children.
External application:
- In infants only in low concentrations.
Background Celery essential oil
The use of celery dates back to China in the 5th century and has been considered a classic ever since. Celery as a vegetable can be found in a variety of dishes. Celery seeds are used in particular as a spice.
There are also numerous myths surrounding the plant.
Aroma
Grade
In perfumery, celery seed oils belong to the Heart note.
Heart note
The scent of the heart note only appears after the top note has evaporated and lasts for 2-3 hours.
After the top note has faded, about 15 minutes after applying an essential oil to the skin, the heart note follows. Its aromas gradually unfold together with the base notes. However, the heart note determines the character of the fragrance composition. The heart note describes flowery, fruity and herbaceous notes. The middle phase usually lasts two to three hours.
Fragrance
herbaceous, spicy
Mixes well with...
Carrier oils
Possible carrier oils depend on several criteria such as skin type and effect. Below I list some neutral carrier oils that can be used well because they are odorless and generally well tolerated.
You can find a wider selection of carrier oils in the → Aromatrix
Body, mind & soul
In the Body, Mind & Soul section, a possible therapeutic use of essential oils is described. An attempt is made to make both the Western and the Eastern perspective transparent.
The Western approach can be found under Effect and use differentiated according to body and mind & soul. For comparison, the Eastern approach describes the chakras and functional areas.
Western approach
This section is written for the aroma therapy expert:
Effect
BODY
Digestive, analgesic, skin regulating, diuretic
Mind & Soul
calming, balancing
Use
BODY
Detox, arthritis, gout pain, gout, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, skin irritation, eczema, insufficient urination, bronchial, menstrual problems, bad breath, hemorrhoids
Mind & Soul
Tension, stress-related complaints, inner balance, self-confidence, confidence
Eastern approach
This section is written for the TCM expert:
Celery oil lowers and drains the Qi and fluids to the kidneys.
5 elements
Element water
The essential oil of celery seeds is associated with the element water.
The element assignment of an essential oil is determined by the →Aroma profile and the direction of action. Celery seed oil has predominantly yin components. It is used as Yin as inward movements predominate.
Chakras
No assignment to a chakra
Essential oils without a classification listed here may also have a connection to one or more chakras. As there may not yet be a classification for the oil in question or it is too complex in its properties, it is not suitable for this systematization, as the aim of the systematization is to simplify possible applications.
A detailed explanation can be found in the following article: → Etheric oils & chakras
Functional areas
Qi deficiency
- calms the mind: sexual problems, nervous disorders, for restful sleep
- supports the skin: Swelling or redness of the skin, skin spots, pimples
- strengthens the stomach and spleen: Indigestibility, bad breath, liver congestion, hemorrhoids
- tones the kidneys, circulates fluids: Accumulation of uric acid and toxins in the joints, arthritis, gout pain, rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, sciatica, insufficient urination, cysts, swollen glands, bronchial congestion
- regulates menstruation: insufficient lactation, insufficient menstruation
Main use:
Sexual, psychological, mental and acoustic problems (hearing)
Psycho-emotional representation:
Loss of true essence and the ability to individualize oneself. Person is easily manipulated.
Sources:
Icon by Muhammad Naufal Subhiansyah from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)
Texts are based on the following publications:
Pocket dictionary of aromatherapy by Dietrich Wabner, Verlag Systemisch Medizin, 2013
Aromatherapy with Chinese Medicine by Dennis Willmont, Willmountain Press, 2003
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