Botanical name Coriandrum sativum
Family Apiaceae
Source Leaves
Origin India
Processing Method Steam Distilled
Color/Consistency A thin, colourless to pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma Coriander Essential Oil has a slightly sweet, spicy, herbaceous smell similar to that of Cilantro, offering a middle note with a medium aroma.
Blends With Coriander Essential Oil blends particularly well with Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, and Orange.
Product Abstract
Coriander is well known throughout the world like a spice, and we’re conscious of several its therapeutic qualities too, like its digestive as well as stomachic qualities. Yet seldom do we care to learn about its other health advantages, those mostly appreciated when its essential oil is utilized.Recognized for its fragrant as well as relatively stinky odor, the herb is frequently utilized as a culinary essential and is regarded as essential for seasoning as well as garnishing.
History
Coriander essential oil is obtained from the seeds of coriander through the help of steam distillation. The scientific name of Coriander is Coriandrum Sativum. Coriander essential oil includes compounds just like Borneol, Cineole, Cymene, Dipentene, Linalool, Phellandrene, Pinene, Terpineol and Terpinolene, and these are definitely the causes behind its therapeutic qualities.
Extraction Information
Coriander essential oil is obtained from the seeds of coriander through the help of steam distillation. The scientific name of Coriander is Coriandrum Sativum. Coriander essential oil includes compounds just like Borneol, Cineole, Cymene, Dipentene, Linalool, Phellandrene, Pinene, Terpineol and Terpinolene, and these are definitely the causes behind its therapeutic qualities.
Common Usage
Caution
There is nothing serious in terms of health risks, but if taken in excess, coriander essential oil can make you lose control over your senses for a while, as if you are spell bound. It is a powerful agent that impacts the body, but it can also impact the mind and cause you to lose the ability to think clearly or make decisions, so be careful.
Key constituents
(E)-2-Decenal 26.8–46.5%
Decanal 4.4–18.0%
Linalool 4.3–17.5%
Octanal 0.5–11.2%
(E)-2-Dodecenal 2.7–10.3%
2-Decen-1-ol <9.2%
(E)-2-Tetradecenal tr-5.8%
(E)-2-Undecenal 1.4–5.6%
Decanol 1.3–4.3%
Nonane 0.2–3.6%
Tridecanal 0.1–2.0%
Dodecanal 1.0–1.7%
Safety summary
Hazards None known.
Contraindications None known.
Regulatory guidelines Has GRAS status.
Organ-specific effects
Adverse skin reactions No information found for coriander leaf oil. When applied full strength to rabbits for 24 hours under occlusion, 2-decenal and 2-dodecenal were severely irritating.
Systemic effects
Acute toxicity No information found for coriander leaf oil, or most of its constituents.
Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic potential No information found! for coriander leaf oil, but it contains no known carcinogens.
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