Coriander essential oil | Abbey Essentials
CORIANDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum
WHY CHOOSE ABBEY ESSENTIALS CORIANDER ESSENTIAL OIL?
A warm, sweet-spicy aroma with subtle fruity highlights and a comforting woody base, prized for its soothing and stimulating character.
OVERVIEW
This oil combines sweet, spicy middle notes with a slightly fruity lift and a warm, woody finish.
NOTES
- Top Note: Slightly fruity
- Middle Note: Sweet, spicy
- Base Note: Woody warmth
SCENT FAMILY
Spicy · Warm · Woody
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
Bright seed sweetness opens into warm spice, settling on a gentle woody accord.
VOLATILITY & EVAPORATION RATE
Moderate evaporation–lingering heart note with a steady, slow base.
PLANT ORIGIN & PRODUCTION
- Botanical Source: Coriandrum sativum
- Grown in: India
- Plant Part: Seeds
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Aroma Profile: Sweet, spicy, stimulating
TRADITION & NATURAL WELLNESS USE
Historically valued for comfort and support:
- Used by ancient Egyptians for headache relief
- Employed in the 17th century to dispel wind
- May help to support healthy digestion
IDEAL FOR
- Massage blends for muscle ease
- Warm, spiced bath scents
- Diffusers and vaporisers
- Custom emollient preparations
POPULAR USES
AROMATHERAPY (MOOD & ATMOSPHERE)
Add 3—5 drops to a diffuser for a comforting, stimulating ambience.
HOLISTIC & WELLNESS ROUTINES
Dilute 1—2 % in a carrier for massage blends to soothe and refresh.
DIY SKINCARE & BEAUTY
Incorporate into bath oils or scrubs (max 2 % dilution) for a warm, spicy note.
CAUTION
Essential oils are highly concentrated–always dilute to 2—5 % in a carrier oil before applying to skin. Coriander oil is slightly toxic and should be used sparingly. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Coriander · Spicy · Middle Note · Soothing · Refreshing