Coriander Seed 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml (ChildSafe)

Child Safe When Diluted.

The Egyptians used Coriander Seeds as an aphrodisiac were found in the tomb of Tutankhamen; the Romans and Greeks used the seeds to flavour their wines; and in India, the seeds are still used for cooking. The Benedictine monks documented using them in 1510 as an ingredient in their herbal tonic known as Benedictine. The Carthusian Monks used them to make Chartreuse in the 1740's, and the Carmelite order in France used Coriander Seeds as an ingredient with lemon balm, lemon zest, angelica root and nutmeg in their 17th century eau de toilette known as Carmelite Waters.

GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• anti-inflammatory
• sedative

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
• stimulates appetite
• relieves occasional digestive upset
• elevates mood
• helps with mental focus
• aids in relaxation before sleep
• promotes a clear skin complexion

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family Name: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Country of Origin: Russia
Part of Plant Used: Seeds
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Coriander Essential Oil has a sweet, spicy, slightly fruity, herbaceous warm smell. It has been claimed by some aromatherapists that the aroma improves if allowed to age

Source: This annual or biennial plant is a native of Morocco and grows to about 1 meter (3 feet) in height. It has sparse, fine, feathery leaves and pinkish/white flowers. The brownish, globose seeds have a disagreeable smell until they ripen, when they take on their spicy aroma. The bright green delicate leaves, umbels of lace-like white flowers are followed by a mass of green (turning brown) round seeds. These seeds are hard and egg-shaped, borne in pairs, which do not separate. The Oleoresin has a strong aroma of coriander.
Where Cultivated: Coriander is native to the Mediterranean and western Asia but is now cultivated commercially throughout the world, including Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, India, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, USA and Italy.

MIDDLE NOTE: Sits at the heart of an aroma; sets the theme and emerges once top notes have dissipated.

DESCRIPTION:
Coriander Seed is a fragrant, exotic oil that has been used for thousands of years in Asian countries, can stimulate the appetite and is excellent in relieving occasional digestive upset. It helps elevate mood, calms frazzled nerves, helps with mental focus and aids in relaxation before sleep. Coriander Seed Essential Oil is safe to use on congested or blemished skin.

Coriander Essential Oil is said to stimulate the appetite, ease indigestion and relieve neuralgia. The therapeutic properties of Coriander Egyptian Essential Oil are listed as analgesic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, carminative, deodorant, digestive, fungicidal, revitalizing and stimulating. It can aid in relieving mental fatigue, migraine pain, tension and nervous weakness. There are some indications that it can also be useful in combating colds and flu.

Coriander is toning and refreshing, stimulating for the digestion, and muscle warming.

Coriander Seed is a fragrant, exotic oil that has been used for thousands of years in Asian countries, can stimulate the appetite and is excellent in relieving occasional digestive upset. It helps elevate mood, calms frazzled nerves, helps with mental focus and aids in relaxation before sleep. Coriander Seed Essential Oil is safe to use on congested or blemished skin.

It blends well with bergamot, clary sage, ginger root CO2, fir needle, jasmine absolute, grapefruit pink, lemon, neroli, orange sweet, petitgrain, rose absolute, and turmeric CO2.

DIRECTIONS:
To help reduce tension, add 3 drops Coriander Seed and 3 drops sweet orange to ½ cup Epsom salt. Add this mix to 1 teaspoon carrier oil, and run under warm water for a fragrant, relaxing bath.

Aromatic - Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler. To ease tension and worry, diffuse equal drops of Coriander Seed and Orange Sweet.

Topical - Dilute to 1-3% in a carrier.

CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.

SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided

IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.