Description:
Native to Europe and western Asia, Coriander is cultivated across the world. Coriander oil mainly produced in the regions from Southern Europe and Northern Africa to Southwestern Asia and commercially produced in India, Russia, France, Morocco, Central America, East European countries, Mexico, USA, and worldwide.

Moroccan coriander has the boldest appearance, followed by the Egyptian and Indian varieties. Most coriander is produced in Morocco, Romania, and Egypt, but India and China also producing small quantities.

In India the major producers are Rajasthan (56%) and Madhya Pradesh (15%), both constituting more than 70% of the total domestic output. The other major producers are Gujarat, UP, and Andhra Pradesh.

The essential oil is extracted from coriander seed, the amounts of oil ranging from approximately 0.5 to 1.7%, and, in some cases, up to 2.7%.

The oil is used both in flavors and in the manufacture of perfumes and soaps. The major constituents of Coriander oil are Linalool, Geranyl acetate, Cedrene, Caryophyllene, Citronellal, Geraniol, and Citronellyl acetate.

Odor profile:
Sweet, spicy, slightly fruity

Major Constituents:
Linalool, a-Pinene, Gamma-Terpinene, B-Pinene and p-Cymene, Borneol, Geraniol, Carvon and Anethol.

Application:
~ Flavouring agents in Pharmaceutical and food preparations.
~ Used as fragrance ingredients in cosmetics, soaps, spray perfume, and toiletries.
~ Coriander oil can be used as Analgesic, Aperitif, Antispasmodic, Bactericidal, Depurative, Digestive, Carminative, Stimulant, Stomachic

Aromatherapy:
Emotionally and energetically, coriander essential oil is warming oil and can help calm nervousness, assist in reducing stress, and aid in managing depression. The oil has a high level of antioxidants which gives this oil the ability to prevent free radical damage. The antioxidant properties of this oil slow down the aging process and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. The oil is anti-inflammatory properties; therefore it is excellent pain-relieving, in reducing swelling in joints and muscles.