Coriander Essential Oil (Ukraine) - 10 ml (100% pure concentrated)

Holisticshop own brand oils - Essential oils
Originally the Holisticshop range of essential oils went under the name of Windflowers. This company was founded by a qualified aromatherapist, selling high quality oils to shops and aromatherapists throughout UK and the world. In October 2003 the opportunity came up for Holisticshop to buy Windflowers, which we did. This acquisition has meant Holisticshop customers can now buy high quality oils at the price professional aromatherapists would expect to pay. These are aromatherapist quality oils. Lower quality oils are available on the market but we continue to pick the best quality source for every oil. For example Windflowers lavender oil is "High Alpine" lavender from Mount Ventoux in the Pyrennes and the ylang ylang is the "complete" oil, not the ylang ylang II or III which come from a different stage in the distillation process.

Coriander - Stimulating, warming, sweet and spicy
Name: Coriander, Coriandrum sativum

A delectably scrumptious oil - spicy and exotic, stimulating yet relaxing, warming and welcoming for your body and spirit

Essential information: An ancient oil of remarkable contrasting effects, from soothing and calming the nerves, gently stimulating physical energy, uplifting the emotions, warming, cleansing and revitalizing bodily systems, and last but not least its unique eroticizing effect - quite literally something for everyone.

Description of aroma: An agreeable spicy, warm woody scent. Herbaceous, musky, anisy, while slightly fruity and piquant.

Ruling planet: Venus

Properties beneficial to the mind, emotions and spirit: Coriander is uplifting, refreshing, calming and soothing - without sedating. It may help stimulate your mind, memory and creativity, especially if you are feeling mentally lethargic, sluggish or blocked. Useful in aiding relaxation during times of stress, irritability or nervousness, it can also be beneficial if you are suffering from fear, shock or dizziness. Due to its estrogen content it has a potentially eroticizing, or aphrodisiac effect.

Of interest: Coriander, also known as Cilantro, has been used as a culinary and medicinal plant since 1500BC, and also in perfumery since ancient times. The fruits - mistakenly called seeds - of the coriander plant have been found in Egyptian tombs, proving it was used in the time of Ramses II. The Egyptians considered it a spice of happiness, possibly because of its aphrodisiac properties. Hippocrates mentions it in his writings, the Greeks and Romans flavoured their wine with it, and it was supposedly grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon - one of the seven wonders of the world.

The plant family it belongs to produces many tasty vegetables and condiments. However, when fresh, the fruit smells unpleasantly like bugs. The word for bug in Greek is korios, and in Germany coriander is called Bugweed. Fortunately the fruits are very aromatic once desiccated, ground up and steam distilled.

Coriander is used in brewing to flavour beer, the Algerians preserve meat with it, and in India it is used in cooking, not only for seasoning but to delay the putrefication of meat. Many aperitifs and liqueurs contain coriander, including Abrosia, Benedictine, Chartreuse, certain brandies, and also Senne syrup and Melissa cordial. It is considered an indespensable seasoning for dishes prepared a la Grecque, such as mushrooms and artichokes.

Sources vary, but coriander seems to have been introduced to Europe by either the Romans or the Egyptians, specifically to England and France. In the seventeenth century, the Carmelite Order of Paris produced a toilet water with coriander as one of the main ingredients. Nowadays it is commonly used in toiletry products.

Properties beneficial to the physical body: This oil has proven useful for all sorts of problems of the digestive, respiratory, glandular and reproductive systems. It is beneficial if you are convalescing or recovering after a difficult childbirth, as it is a gentle stimulant when you are tired, exhausted or suffering from low physical energy. Its warming, toxin-cleansing, and anti-inflammatory properties help with many concerns, from menstrual problems, rheumatic and arthritic pain, to colds and flu. Shirley price recommends it in anti-flu blends.

Scentsual blending suggestions: Coriander mixes well with many essential oils. Try blending it with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, geranium, neroli, orange, bergamot, and also lemon, black pepper, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, galbanum, ginger and melissa.

Alternative suggestions for use: In the gourmet kitchen coriander can be added to liqueurs and used to season rice, meat and vegetable dishes. Eaten raw, the seeds are said to increase intelligence. It is reputed to relieve hiccups and solve the problem of bad breath, especially after eating garlic. It is also said that coriander encourages people to fall in love. Mix the seeds in warm red wine for a powerful love potion! At least you won't have to worry about bad breath...

Essential safety precautions: This oil may irritate sensitive skin, and can be stupefying in very large doses, according to Marcel Lavabre (The Handbook of Aromatherapy.) Do not take it during pregnancy. Coriander may cause kidney irritation if taken internally in large amounts.

Do not use essential oils undiluted or take internally without the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The information contained here is for general interest and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.