Name:   Coriander oil, USA

Species:  Coriandrum sativum (coriander) seed oil.

Plant Part:  Seed

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled

Country of Origin:  USA

Colour:  Clear to pale yellow

Note:  Middle

Strength of Aroma:  Medium

Aromatic Description:  pleasant, sweet, woody-spicy and aromatic candy-like odor. The lower notes are floral, balsamic, and peppery. The aroma is sometimes described as warm and faintly floral..

Blends well with:  bergamot, cinnamon, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, neroli and orange essential oils.

Safety precautions:  At low dose (under 2%) non toxic, non-irritant, possible irritation on sensitive skin.  Avoid with fibrosis.

Common Uses:  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.

Class: Aldehyde

CAS#: 8008-52-4