Coriander oil is extracted
from Coriandrum Ativum of
the Apiaceae family and is
also known as Coriander
Seed or Chinese parsley
The essential oil
extracted from this ancient
herb has a well deserved
place in aromatherapy, as it
helps to ease the mind and
fight fatigue, while it warms
and calms the digestive
system, relieves rheumatism
and arthritic pain, muscular
spasms and detoxifies the
body.
The annual or biennial
plant is a native of Morocco
and grows to about 1 metre
in height. It has sparse, fine,
feathery leaves and pink,
white flowers, which are
followed by green seeds.
Native to Europe and Western
Asia and is cultivated
worldwide.
The seeds have been
used for thousands of years
by the Egyptians, as an
aphrodisiac and by the
Romans and Greeks to
flavor their wines, while the
Indians use it in their
cooking.
Coriander oil has a
sweet, spicy, warm smell, is
nearly colorless to pale
yellow and has a watery
viscosity.
Latin Name:
Coriandrum sativum of
the Apiaceae family. The
Natural Touch Aromatherapy
Coriander Seed Oil is
obtained by distillation of the
highest quality seeds. This
clear essential oil has a warm,
sweet spicy aroma and is said
to be a revitalising stimulant
which warms the body and
mind.
It blends well with other
spice oils, Clary
Sage, Sandalwood
and Petitgrain.
Therapists looking for
alternatives to the traditional
post sport massage oils may
wish to consider this oil.
Coriander
Russian Seed Essential Oil
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