Coriander Essential Oil

Coriander Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Coriandrum sativum

USA, Southern Europe, N. Africa, Mediterranean

Seeds

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Pale yellow

Medium

Strong

Fragrance

Warm, spicy and sweet with musky undertones

Benefits

Treats arthritis and rheumatism, plus muscle aches, cramps & pains, as well as joint stiffness.  Digestive aid with carminative properties, relieving stomach cramps, flatulence and diarrhea. Emotional and mental stimulant, reducing extreme fatigue and exhaustion.  Treat common cold or flu symptoms like fatigue, sore throat, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Topically, helps heal cuts, wounds and burns. Cairo University research conducted affirmed that Coriander oil lowers glucose and insulin levels, and provides strengthening support for pancreatic function.

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense Galbanum, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Pine, Sandalwood

Constituents

Linalol, decylaldehyde, borneol, geraniol, carvone, anethole.

Properties

Analgesic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, carminative, cytotoxic, depurative, digestive, fungicidal, larvicidal, lypolytic, sedative, cardiovascular and nervous system stimulant, stomachic.

Safety

Generally safe. As always seek professional help when pregnant

Misc Info

Seek professional advice before ingesting.