Essential Oil – Coriander (seed)

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml
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Botanical Name Coriandrum sativam
Origin Russia
Part Seed
Extraction Steam
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$34.00

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Aroma A beautiful, sweet, and spicy-woody aroma. It is much lighter and more "refined" than most spice oils. It features a distinct peppery-balsamic top note with a soft, floral-candy undertone. It lacks the sharp "soapy" pungency of the cilantro leaf, offering instead a warm, "golden" scent that is both comforting and sophisticated
Category Spicy | Woody
Note Top
Intensity 3/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Coriander seed, Chinese parsley
Chinese 芫荽
Japanese コリアンダー
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Botanical Family Umbelliferae
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Chemistry Aldhypde
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Common Usage Digestive Health (The "Stomach Soother")

  • Relieving Indigestion: One of the best oils for easing "heavy" feelings after a meal, bloating, and flatulence.
  • Anti-Nausea: Its gentle, spicy scent helps settle a queasy stomach or motion sickness.
  • Antispasmodic: Highly effective at calming intestinal cramps and "nervous stomach" when massaged clockwise onto the abdomen.
  • Appetite Stimulant: Traditionally used to encourage a healthy appetite in those recovering from illness.

Emotional & Mental Wellness

  • Combatting Mental Fatigue: Known as a "mental stimulant," it helps sharpen focus and provides a gentle energy boost when you feel "burnt out."
  • Stress & Anxiety Relief: Because of its high linalool content, it has a profound calming effect on the central nervous system, helping to lower stress levels.
  • Creative Spark: Many aromatherapists use Coriander to help "unblock" creativity and encourage a more optimistic outlook.
  • Aphrodisiac Qualities: Its warm, exotic aroma is traditionally used to reduce sexual anxieties and promote a relaxed, sensual mood.

Muscle & Joint Comfort

  • Warming Relief: When added to a massage oil from clubarome.com, it provides a gentle warming sensation to tired or "cold" muscles.
  • Reducing Joint Pain: Its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful for soothing the dull ache of rheumatism and arthritis.
  • Post-Workout Recovery: Helps to clear lactic acid buildup in muscles after intense physical activity.

Skincare & Hygiene

  • Antibacterial & Antifungal: Often used in natural deodorants because it inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria without irritating the skin.
  • Skin Toning: Acts as a gentle astringent, helping to firm the skin and balance oil production.
  • Clearing Breakouts: Its antimicrobial nature helps manage acne-prone skin while remaining gentle enough for sensitive complexions.
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Blending note
  • A versatile middle note with a sweet, spicy, and slightly woody aroma.
  • While often confused with Cilantro oil (which comes from the leaves), the seed oil is chemically distinct—it is much higher in linalool, making it far more relaxing and gentler on the skin
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Do you know? In ancient folklore, Coriander was considered an aphrodisiac and was a primary ingredient in "love potions" in both Greek and Roman cultures. It was believed that the seeds could provide a long and healthy life if eaten regularly.
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Contraindication
  • Generally considered safe, non-toxic, and non-irritating. However, like many spice oils, it can have a "stupefying" effect if used in very high concentrations.
  • Stick to standard dilutions (2–3%) for a balanced experience
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