Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Coriander

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Coriander essential oil is traditionally known to aid digestion. Tonic and purifying, it is used as a memory stimulant and to combat physical and mental fatigue. Powerful, coriander essential oil brings an unmatched scent to your dishes.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Not recommended

  • Aromatic bath

    Aromatic bath

    Not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Coriandrum sativum

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

  • Baudoux (2008), Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils, Amyris Publishing

  • Baudoux D. (2003) The Practical Aromatherapy Formulary for Prescribers and Pharmaceutical Advisors. Inspir Publishing.

  • Festy.D (2012), My Essential Oils Bible, Leduc Publishing

  • Grosjean N. (1993) Aromatherapy. Health and well-being through essential oils. Editions Albin Michel.

  • Pataud A. (2004) Cooking with Essential Oils: Healthy and Creative Recipes. Ambre Publishing.

  • Telphon T. (2003) ABC of Essential Oils. Editions Grancher.

  • Werner M. and Von Braunschweig R. (2008) Aromatherapy. Vigot Publishing.

Properties

Coriander Essential Oil is traditionally used for: Aerophagia, bloating and flatulence, heartburn, constipation and poor digestion.

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Properties

Coriander essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Digestive tonic

  • Antibacterial

  • Antiviral

  • Antifungal

  • Pain relief

Uses

In addition to treatments, it is traditionally recommended in the following cases:

  • Digestive problems: bloating, aerophagia, gas, indigestion, slow digestion, etc.

  • Rheumatic and joint pain, osteoarthritis

  • Viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory and digestive tracts, urinary tract infections

In practice

To soothe joints: Mix into your oil blend. Lightly massage the mixture into the affected area.

Digestive comfort: Mix with your oil blend. Massage or rub the mixture into the abdomen.

Precautions

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy

  • Not for regular or long-term internal use unless prescribed by a therapist.

  • Possible "progesterone-like" effect, to be taken into account, particularly in the case of hormonal treatment.

  • Always use diluted

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool, geraniol.

  • As a general rule, always test-apply your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

Find out more

The origin of Coriander is uncertain. It grows wild in the Near East and southern Europe, hence the comment: " It is difficult to define exactly where this plant is wild and where it has only recently become established".

A few dried mericarps have been found in the Nahal Hemar cave in Israel, which may be the oldest archaeological evidence of Coriander (around 6,000 BC).

In Egypt, the oldest evidence of the use of fruit is a papyrus dated 1550 BC, which lists medicinal plants. Mericarps were found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

They were also commonly found in other ancient Egyptian tombs at this time. Coriander did not exist in the wild in Egypt, so this discovery is like proof that coriander was cultivated.

Coriander also seems to have been cultivated in ancient Greece at least since the 2nd millennium BC.

In France, archaeological digs have revealed the presence of coriander since antiquity (between the 1st and 5th centuries BC). It was one of the plants recommended for cultivation on royal estates by Charlemagne in the late 8th or early 9th century.

I expected more scent but maybe I used too much, I will try again

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Francoise

Bought for constipation issues. It worked quite well at first, but now I don't see any concrete results.

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N

A single drop is enough to flavor the whole dish, absolutely delicious, for example in a homemade savory spread.

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Joel

You can't stay without

M
Mea

It is excellent for anti-swelling massages on the abdomen, even mixed with other essential oils.

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M

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Colitis, enterocolitis, enteritis in adults (on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingBacterial, viral and parasitic infections

Applied to the skin as a complement to oral treatment

  • Foeniculum vulgare var.dulce essential oil (Sweet fennel): 3 ml

  • Cumimum cymimum essential oil (Cumin): 2 ml

  • Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree): 5 ml

  • Artemesia dracunculus essential oil(Tarragon): 5 ml

  • Coriandrum sativum essential oil (Coriander): 3 ml

  • Hazelnut oil (or transcutol): 30 ml to make up the balance

Use : 10 drops 4 times a day on the stomach and lower back for 5 to 7 days.

Aroma-Zone comment: Transcutol is a little-used pharmaceutical preparation which allows fats such as essential oils to penetrate the skin easily. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as Hazelnut, Kukui or Macadamia oil.

Stomach cramps (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • Common Juniper essential oil

  • Sweet Coriander carrieroil

  • Sweet Fennel essential oil

Use : Take 1 drop of each essential oil with your meal, either in a dessert spoon of olive oil or lavender honey, or simply in a piece of breadcrumbs. Repeat this treatment 1 or 2 times a day.

Digestive disorders (N. Grosjean)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • Caraway essential oil: 9 ml

  • Nutmeg essential oil: 6 ml

  • Coriander essential oil: 4 ml

  • Cumin essential oil: 1 ml

Use : Dilute the mixture in a little carrier oil and rub 5 drops into the stomach and abdomen after a meal.

Poor digestion - Hepatobiliary disorders (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

Local treatment:

  • Juniper essential oil: 2 ml

  • Mandarin essential oil: 2 ml

  • Coriander essential oil: 2 ml

  • St John's wort: 30 ml

  • Olive oil: 30 ml

Use: Gently massage into the plexus and the liver and pancreas area. Repeat 1 to 2 times during the day if necessary.

Aroma-Zone Note: St John's wort macerated oil presents a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.

Oral treatment:

  • Juniper essential oil: 1 drop

  • Sweet Fennel essential oil: 1 drop

  • Coriander essential oil: 1 drop

Use: Take one drop of each essential oil in a dessert spoon of olive oil or honey or in a few breadcrumbs. Repeat this treatment 1 to 2 times a day.

Gastritis (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

Local treatment:

  • Juniper essential oil: 2 ml

  • Sweet Fennel essential oil: 2 ml

  • Coriander essential oil: 2 ml

  • St John's wort oil: 30 ml

  • Olive oil: 30 ml

Use: Gently massage the plexus and surrounding area in a clockwise direction. Repeat 1 or 2 times during the day if necessary.

Aroma-Zone Note: St John's wort macerated oil presents a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this mixture.

Infectious colitis (on medical advice) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • Tarragon essential oil: 2 ml

  • Coriander essential oil: 1 ml

  • Lavandin super essential oil: 1 ml

  • Peppermint essential oil: 1 ml

  • Marjoram essential oil: 2 ml

  • St John's wort oil: 3 ml

Use: Apply 6 to 10 drops of this mixture in circular massages on the stomach and lower back, 4 times a day for 5 to 7 days.

Aroma-Zone Note: St John's wort macerated oil presents a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.

Constipation (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingDigestive problems

  • Tarragon essential oil: 2 drops

  • Maritime Pine essential oil (Turpentine): 1 drop

  • Mandarin essential oil: 2 drops

  • Coriander essential oil: 1 drop

Use: 2 drops 3 times a day before meals on 1/4 lump of cane sugar or in a teaspoon of olive oil for 5 to 7 days. Repeat as required.