Coriander Essential Oil

Coriander is traditionally known to aid digestion. Tonic and purifying, the essential oil of Coriander is used as a memory stimulant and to fight against physical and mental fatigue.


History of Coriander Essential Oil

The term "Coriander" originally alludes to the unpleasant smell of the fresh seeds, which is reminiscent of that emitted by the bug. It is a plant totally unknown in the wild, so it is impossible to know its geographical origin. We know that its seeds were already used by the Semitic peoples at least 8000 years ago, then by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. It is also mentioned in the Bible. In the Middle Ages, it was widespread in Europe, then introduced to America by the Spaniards during the conquests.

Its leaves are used in oriental gastronomy, but their use in the West remained fairly infrequent until the 20th century. It is only more recently, under the influence of waves of immigration that have brought new culinary traditions, that the situation has been reversed, making Coriander one of the best-selling herbs on the market.

The essential oil is taken from its seeds: a subspecies is cultivated in Eastern Europe, which is richer in essential oils.


Properties of Coriander Essential Oil

The properties of Coriander Essential Oil are explained by the presence of active compounds originally present in the seeds of Coriandrum sativum.

For health

Digestive and carminative stimulant
Coriander Essential Oil contains limonene which acts directly on gastric motility (the ability of the stomach to move). It also has choleretic and cholagogue activity, that is, it promotes the production of bile by the liver and its release in the intestine, thus improving the digestion of fatty substances. Finally, it has a carminative action, that is to say, it promotes the expulsion of intestinal gases, while reducing their production.

Anti-infective
Linalool has a known bactericidal, antifungal and parasiticidal action. Moreover, the limonene contained in the oil also has bactericidal and antifungal properties, especially when used in diffusion.

Pain killer
Linalool and alpha-pinene inhibit the action or secretion of mediator molecules acting in the pain process.

Antispasmodic
The linalool contained in Coriander Essential Oil is also involved in the contraction of smooth and striated muscles: it has an antagonistic action on the molecules involved in these processes, which helps to calm spasms.

For the well-being

Calming and sedative
Coriander Essential Oil contains linalool, which exhibits spasmolytic and anxiolytic properties. Linalool competes with certain neurotransmitters in the hippocampus which helps regulate mood, lower blood pressure, limit sleep onset and ease tension.

Neurotonic
The molecules present in Coriander Essential Oil stimulate the nervous system and therefore help maintain good motor skills. At high doses, it can even become euphoric as its action is powerful.

Other properties:
Euphoric
Toning
brain stimulant