Tuesday Tip- off: Coriander

Coriander

Popular across many cultures for various uses,

coriander essential oil is extracted from the

seed of the coriander plant. Coriander’s

healthful therapeutic benefits, which can be

attributed to its extremely high linalool content,

range from digestive support to supporting a

healthy insulin response.

 Coriander oil is included in the DigestZen^® blend.

Typical Applications

The aroma is soothing to some and may be used for its soothing properties by diffusion. Consider as a rotation oil used with other oils to add variety for not only the aromatic benefit but the antibacterial properties as well.

It may be applied directly (neat) for help with muscle pain or for rheumatism and directly on the abdomen or back for digestive difficulties. For digestive difficulties, it may be taken internally mixed with water or other liquids with honey or agave added to sweeten the taste.

Coriander oil is rated as GRAS by the FDA and can be safely used for internal consumption.

Additional Information

"Coriander is distilled from the seed of Cilantro but they are not dried seeds, in order to get the largest amount of oils out of them. This also makes the smell of the Coriander oils fresh just like Cilantro. As opposed to opening a bottle of Coriander seed from your spice rack. The smell is much different."  Dr. David Hill, 2009

Coriander has Properties of:

• Analgesic 
• Antibacterial 
• Antifungal
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Antispasmodic
• Sedative
• Stimulant

Wellness Uses

Calm & Stress Relief 
Digestive

Common
Health Concerns

Anorexia
Flatulence
Indigestion
Menstrual pain
Nausea
Muscular pain
Stomach spasms

Info gathered from: http://www.everythingessential.me/Oils/Coriander.html and http://www.doterra.com/tools/documents/Coriander.pdf  More information can be found: http://www.everythingessential.me/Search%20results.html?q=Coriander