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Coriander Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Brazil
Description: The annual or biennial plant is a native of Morocco and grows to about 1 meter in height. It has sparse, fine, feathery leaves and pinkish/white flowers. The brownish, globose seeds have a disagreeable smell until they ripen, when they take on their spicy aroma. The bright green delicate leaves, umbels of lace-like white flowers are followed by a mass of green (turning brown) round seeds. These seeds are hard and egg-shaped, borne in pairs, which do not separate.
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Coriander essential oil are as an analgesic, aphrodisiac, anti-spasmodic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, deodorant, digestive, carminative, fungicidal, lipolytic, revitalizing, stimulant and stomachic. Coriander oil can be useful to refresh and awake the mind. It can help for 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. There are some indications that is also can be useful in combating colds and the flu.
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: The Egyptians used Coriander seeds as an aphrodisiac. The Romans and Greeks used the seeds to flavor their wines, and in India the seeds are used in their cooking. Coriander seeds were even found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. The Carmelite order in France used Coriander seeds to flavor their 17th century toilet water and it is still used in Chartreuse and Benedictine liqueurs.
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: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/20/2008
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Earthy, lemony, and just perfect! I like the scent of this oil. Use in moderation as it does seem to have a slight warming effect.
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Submited By: Amber from Ludlow, Kentucky on 10/18/2007
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Like Sherif, I wasn't wild about this scent out of the bottle, so I didn't use it for a few months, but now I find the scent very pleasant. I don't know if this is due to Coriander's reputation for improving with age or simply some change in my way of experiencing it. (I've only had this oil for a few months, which seems like too short a time for the fragrance to change radically...). When I initially smelled it, this oil seemed quite pungent, perhaps a little smoky or acrid. Now it reminds me of yeast bread baking in the oven. (No, I am not confusing this with Caraway)! The scent is mild and pleasant, and seems to unify other spice oils when used in combination.
As for the oil's therapeutic properties, the jury is still out for me. I've personally used this for migraines in a blend of oils to enhance the scent, then applying the oil at the appropriate ganglia and accupressure points. This has been marginally helpful, but without more empirical evidence or medical proof that this oil eases migraine pain, I won't vouch for its healing properties in this regard.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/11/2007
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I disagree with the previous poster. While age does improve Coriander this oil is VERY nice. Perhaps the difference in a lot number is why mine is better, however it is VERY lovely and I intend to use this in my next perfume blend.
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Submited By: Sherif from Scarborough, Ontario on 09/16/2006
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I personally was not pleased with the scent of this oil. It's scent gave me, my wife, and my mom shivers. DO NOT GET FOR THE SCENT! For aromatherapists, this oil is exquisite. Does not smell sweet at all. My rating is strictly based on the attractability of the scent of this oil, since i am a natural perfumer.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
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This is just an addition to my other review, as I raved about all it's uses and never named any. So, here are some of the ways I use this wonderful oil and this one's at a great price! Though it may be stupefying in large doses. Use in moderation for aches and pains, anorexia, arthritis, debility, infections, measles, migraine, nausea, neuralgia, piles, poor circulation, rheumatism, stiffness, water retention. (Also known as Coriander Seed and Chinese Parsley.) Good quality, great price.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/06/2006
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One of my very favorite scents...especially blended with rose. This one is a must have for a true aromatherapist as it is so very useful for many things. You'll be suprised at all of its wonderful uses.
I love this coriander better than any I've used in the past.
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