Coriander Oil is obtained from fruits of Coriandrum sativum. Coriander is an annual herb native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. It is a soft, hairless plant growing up to 50 centimeters tall. The essential oil from this ancient herb has a place in aromatherapy, as it helps to ease the mind and fight fatigue, while it warms and calms the digestive system, relieves rheumatism and arthritic pain, muscular spasms and detoxifies the body. Coriander oil has a sweet, spicy, warm smell, is nearly colorless to pale yellow and has a watery viscosity. The main chemical components are borneol, linalool, cineole, cymene, terpineol, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene and terpinolene. Coriander oil can be useful to refresh and to uplift the mind. It can help for mental fatigue, migraine, tension and nervous weakness. It has a warming effect on the stomach and relieve wind and cramps, while revitalizing the glandular system.
Technical Details
| Botanical Name | Coriandrum sativum |
| Family | Umbelliferae |
| Part Used | Flower, Fruit, Leaves |
| Origin | India |
| Mode of Extraction | Steam distilled |
| Main Constituents | D-linalool and its acetates |
| Description | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear Transparent Liquid |
| Organoleptic properties | Colorless or pale yellow liquid |
| Refractive index at 20 °C | 1.4620-1.4720 |
| Specific Gravity at 20 °C | 0.863-0.875 |
| Solubility | Almost insoluble in water; soluble in 3 volumes 70% alcohol; very soluble in other organic solvents |
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Uses: Flavoring in foods and alcoholic beverages
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