Description
Originally originating from Morocco, Coriander is a fragrant annual herb with feathery leaves and delicate pinky white flowers turning into masses of round seeds.
Characteristics
Fresh, sweet and Spicy top notes combined with an undertone of musk and wood.
Oils to Blend with
Coriander blends well with most other spice and woods as well as frankincense, sandalwood, clary sage, jasmine, neroli, petitgrain, cypress, pine and melissa.
Latin Name
Coriandrum sativum
Plant Family
Umbelliferae
Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the crushed ripe seeds.
Blend these oils without any carrier, making a “stock bottle.”Add drops to a cream, oil, bath or candle diffuser. Put a drop in your shampoo or add to an unscented liquid soap.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals 2011
4. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy,The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
