Coriander Seed Essential Oil

Synonyms: Coriandrum sativum var. microcarpum Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum Country of origin: Russia/India Plant part used: Seeds Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Appearance: Clear to light yellow Perfumery Note: Medium Solubility: Soluble in Alcohols Essential Oils and insoluble in water Major Component : Linalool -pinene -terpinene camphre limonene phellandrenes Aromatherapy Uses: Its therapeutic properties are as deodorant digestive carminative fungicidal and stomachic. The oil can be useful to refresh and awake the mind. It can help for mental fatigue migraine pain tension and nervous weakness. It is also helpful for alleviating pain such as rheumatism arthritis and muscle spasms. It also can be used in combating colds and the flu. Blending Property: It blends particularly well with bergamot cinnamon ginger grapefruit white or pink lemon neroli and orange essential oils. History: It was used as an aphrodisiac and to flavor wines and in India the seeds are used in cooking.It is still used in Chartreuse and Benedictine liqueurs. Cautions: Avoid in Pregnancy Used after consulting with Aromatherapist.