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Coriander Essential Oil (Egypt)
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Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Origin: Egypt
Description: Coriander is a delicate annual herb with several branches and lacy leaves with jagged edges. The plant grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet with small and pinkish- white flowers. The aromatic seeds are round yellowish brown in color when ripe.
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Common Uses: Coriander can stimulate appetite, ease indigestion, and relieve neuralgia. The therapeutic properties of Coriander Egyptian essential oil include analgesic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, carminative, deodorant, digestive, fungicidal, revitalizing and stimulant. It can aid in relieving mental fatigue, migraine pain, tension and nervous weakness. Coriander oil's warming effect is also helpful for alleviating pain such as rheumatism, arthritis and muscle spasms.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Medium
Strength of Aroma:Medium
Blends well with: Coriander oil blends particularly well with bergamot, cinnamon, ginger, grapefruit white or pink, lemon, neroli and orange essential oils.
Aromatic Scent: Coriander oil has a sweet, spicy, slightly fruity, herbaceous warm smell. It has been claimed by some aromatherapists that the aroma improves if allowed to age.
History: Coriander essential Oil is indigenous to Egypt and has been in use there for over 3000 years. Both ancient Egyptians and Greeks believed coriander had aphrodisiac properties. Its name was said to be dated back to the Greek word “Koris” which means ‘bed bug” due to the fact that the plants smells strongly like these insects. In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs were buried with coriander seeds and it was one of the plants that hung in the famous Gardens of Babylon.
Cautions: None known.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: sara from turlock, California on 05/30/2009
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I have a hard time sleeping well. I blended coriander, lavender, sweet marjoram in carrier oil. This blend helps me sleep restfully....when my kids are restless I apply this to them and it helps them sleep....Yeah for coriander!!!! A must have in my home.......
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Submited By: Claude from Montreal, Quebec on 04/30/2009
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This one blend beautifully with the 5 fold lime EO ! It makes a perfect herbal/citrus CP soap !
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Submited By: Marita from Aptos, Alabama on 10/13/2008
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For the longest time, I thought coriander oil stank. Then I happened to smell one that was different from the one I had (the stinky one) and realized that not all corianders are alike. So based on what other reviewers said about this one, I bought it. I wasn't disappointed. It does indeed smell like fresh cilantro, but inexplicably, does not leave me smelling like food. It's a wonderful scent and blends well with florals as well as citrus scents, maybe others too that I haven't tried yet. It also did a great job at alleviating muscle aches in my legs (blend with marjoram, geranium and rosemary).
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Submited By: Cathryn from Orleans, Ontario on 08/14/2008
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Smells just like fresh cilantro and blends beautifully with so many different other oils. Very calming and grounding.
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Submited By: Aeriol from Fredericton, New Brunswick on 07/07/2008
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Finally, a good smelling coriander.
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Submited By: Patricia from Sherwood, Michigan on 11/03/2007
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I have been trying to find Coriander oil locally for the last two months and finally decided to order the Coriander Egyptian from New Directions. In order to get the discount and save the small order fee, I also ordered Lemon 5 Fold, Rosewood oil, and a really big bottle of French Lavender. My order was placed on Tuesday and when I got home from work Friday, it was a pleasant surprise to find my box of goodies waiting for me. I couldn't believe how well they were packed for shipping!
Anyway, back to the Coriander Egyptian...I bought a sea salt body scrub at a salon and loved the smell of it, but not the price for a little container, so I decided to make my own using the ingredient list on the container, and that's what led to the search for Coriander. I made a batch without it, but it was missing something. I just finished making a batch a few minutes ago and it smells great. The Coriander gave it that little kick of extra spice that was needed, and the quality of the oils from New Directions means that a bottle will go a long way. Hmmm, now I think I'll make a lavender/soy milk/sugar scrub with the new bottle of French Lavender. I'm not an expert on oils and don't own a business, but as someone who uses them, I'm really impressed with the quality and service that I received.
If you'd like to make your own sea salt scrub, here's the recipe I used:
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup macadamia oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 3/4 cup sea salt
10 drops Coriander Egyptian essential oil
20 drops Lemon 5 Fold essential oil
10 drops Rosewood essential oil
7 drops musk oil
Put the first 4 ingredients in a glass bowl and stir thoroughly. Mix in the essential oils, then add the sea salt and mix well. I like a light scent but if you prefer a stronger scent, add more of the essential oils. Put into a plastic container. When you're ready to use it, after finishing washing and rinsing yourself in the shower, stir the scrub because it will have separated (I keep a plastic scoop in the container), scoop some out with your fingers and scrub with it while you're in the shower to exfoliate. Lightly rinse it off and pat yourself dry. It leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth but not real oily and I haven't noticed an oily film in the shower. Hope you enjoy it and thanks New Directions for carrying such a large selection of oils!
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