Essence of Neroli & Coriander Breath

Ease • Nervous Release • Wind of the Chest

Old-World Origin

Bitter orange groves once marked the edges of small towns - their blossoms harvested at dawn to calm trembling hearts. Coriander seeds travelled in linen pouches, soothing fear that settled in the stomach and tightened the ribs. When the chest grew stiff with worry, healers brewed this essence to loosen the breath and quiet the body from the inside out.

Neroli teaches the breath to soften,
and coriander encourages fear to uncoil.

This essence was given to travellers, widows, shy negotiators, anxious lovers, and anyone whose breath became too shallow for their own life.

It does not silence emotion - it invites the body to breathe through it.

Ingredients (120 ml)

Botanicals
✶ 1 tbsp dried neroli (orange blossom) petals
✶ ½ tsp lightly crushed coriander seeds
✶ Optional: 2 thin strips of fresh orange zest

Alcohol Base
✶ 150 ml pear eau-de-vie
fruit-soft, airy, and gentle to the lungs

Non-Alcohol Base
✶ 120 ml orange blossom hydrosol or raw apple cider vinegar
✶ ½ tsp raw honey

Ideal for sensitive systems and emotional use

The Preparation

Crack the coriander seeds gently - release scent, not powder.
Combine petals, zest, and seeds in a cleaned glass jar.
Cover fully with your chosen base.
Wrap the jar in cloth and keep in a quiet, cool space.
Steep 21-28 days, shaking lightly every few days.
Strain through muslin into a dark glass bottle.

Add honey after straining in non-alcohol version.

How to Use

For tight breathing, tense chest, shallow breath, emotional overwhelm, fear before change or travel,

and anxious restlessness.

2-3 drops under the tongue
Rub 1 drop onto the chest centre or throat
Add 1-2 drops to chamomile, mint, or lemon tea
Use 2 drops in bath or foot soak
Dab onto scarf, pillow, or fabric during travel

Botanical Symbolism

Neroli - breath of hope, soft release of fear
Coriander - loosening of tension held in the ribs and stomach
Orange zest (optional) - brightness after emotional strain

Shelf Life

Alcohol base: up to 3 years
Non-alcohol base: 6-12 months
Store away from heat, oils, and direct light.

Intention

May the breath soften the body back into ease.

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