Coriander Oil

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Seed
Note: Middle
Odor: Sweet, spicy, woody, slight fruity top note
Country of Origin: India
Use: The dried seed is used as a flavoring agent and spice in curries and pickled vegetables.
Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, carminative, depurative, digestive, fungicidal, revitalizing, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Blends Well With: Bergamot oil, black pepper oil, cardamom oil, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, frankincense oil, geranium oil, ginger, grapefruit oil, jasmine oil, lemon oil, neroli oil, nutmeg oil, orange oil, palmarosa oil, petitgrain oil, pine oil, ravensara oil, sandalwood oil, vetiver oil, ylang ylang oil

Coriander essential oil is extracted from the seeds of coriander with the help of steam distillation. The scientific name of Coriander is Coriandrum Sativum. Coriander essential oil consists of compounds like Borneol, Cineole, Cymene, Dipentene, Linalool, Phellandrene, Pinene, Terpineol and Terpinolene, and these are the causes behind its medicinal properties.

Coriander is famous worldwide as a spice, and we are aware of some its medicinal properties as well, such as its digestive and stomachic properties. But seldom do we care to know about its other health benefits, those mainly enjoyed when its essential oil is used.

Coriander has a warm, sweet and spicy aroma. It is most well known for culinary but is effective for digestive issues, arthritis, fatigue & exhaustion, oily skin, stiffness and stomach cramps. This oil's warming effect is helpful for alleviating muscle aches and pain related to rheumatism, arthritis and muscle spasms and strains.