Fatigued, stressed out by the hassles of a hectic day? Try aromatherapy with coriander oil to ease out the tension. It helps you to relax and rejuvenates your body. The oil is also beneficial in the treatment of digestive conditions, chronic aches and also helps in detoxifying.
Coriander Oil
The word “coriander” has been derived from the Greek word “koris,” meaning “bug.” For centuries coriander seed has been used by Romans, Egyptians and Greeks. In India the coriander seed is an important ingredient for cooking dishes. In the 17th century the seed was used for flavoring toilet water by the Carmelite order in France. Oil is steam distilled from the crushed ripe seeds of the coriandrum sativum plant. The latter, a native of Morocco, blooms pink and white flowers. It is these flowers that turns to seeds, which when ripe are plucked and made into oil. The plant is about a meter in height and is grown annually or biennially.
Uses of Coriander Oil
- In aromatherapy, coriander essential oil is used to dispel the blues of a stressful lifestyle. It is also used for relieving the effects of migraines.
- Detoxify your body with this oil.
- Good for the digestive system, the oil is often used as a relief for stomach cramps and other similar conditions.
- Massage with coriander oil to alleviate the effects of chronic aches like rheumatism or arthritis.
Tips for using coriander oil
- A few drops of the oil, if mixed with creams or other lubricants can be used for massage.
- Ease your tensions by inhaling the aroma of the oil, just place a few drops of coriander oil in a vaporizer.
- You can blend the oil with other essential oils like – lemon, cinnamon, grapefruit, neroli, bergamot, orange or ginger.
- The oil should be used in moderation, use in large doses may have adverse effects.