Coriander Seed Oil
Coriandrum sativum
A sweet, peppery oil from coriander seeds; the credible commercial form is the essential oil.
Also known as cilantro seed oil, dhania.
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Mediterranean.
Cold-pressed coriander seed CARRIER oil is rare commercially; the widely available, credibly-produced form is coriander seed ESSENTIAL oil, steam-distilled from the seeds of Coriandrum sativum.
The essential oil is high in linalool, giving a sweet, soft, peppery-floral aroma. Look for the botanical name and batch GC-MS, and note that coriander leaf (cilantro) oil is a different material from coriander seed oil.
Because the reputable commercial product is the essential oil, the default use category here is aromatherapy rather than cooking.
One plant, two personalities: the leaf is cilantro, but the ripe seed of Coriandrum sativum gives something else entirely, warm, sweet-spiced, and faintly citrusy, with none of the leaf's divisive sharpness. Ground coriander seed is a quiet backbone of curries and breads; the steam-distilled oil carries that warmth into perfumery and calming aromatherapy blends, where it should always be well diluted. It is a gentle introduction to spice oils for someone who finds cinnamon and clove too loud.
Traditional Uses
Coriander seed is mentioned in scripture as the size/appearance comparison for manna ('like coriander seed'). Coriander has been cultivated as a culinary and medicinal spice since antiquity.
Modern Uses
Coriander seed essential oil is used in aromatherapy for uplifting, calming blends and is a perfumery and natural-flavor note; the spice itself remains a kitchen staple.
Our Approved Coriander Seed Oil
Plant Therapy
Best for aromatherapy
A clearly-labeled coriander SEED (not leaf) essential oil with published GC-MS from a reputable house. Sweet and softly peppery, it is a gentle, uplifting choice for calming…
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