Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is also known as Chinese parsley.Cilantro oil grows up to three feet in height. Its leaves are feathery and it bears purple-tinged or white flowers and small green seeds. The cilantro oil is steam distilled from these leaves.
Cilantro oil has a sweet, spicy, strong and woody aroma. Its main constituents are linalool and geraniol. It is deodorising and stimulating.
Cilantro oil is helpful for chilly conditions. It is thought to be effective in warming aching and tired muscles.
In aromatherapy, coriander oil is considered stimulating and is used to relieve tired states of mind. It uplifts and refreshes where states of tension, fatigue and nervous weakness exist. It is thought to be an aphrodisiac as it is warm, spicy, sexy and exotic.
Today cilantro oil is used to flavour sweets, tobacco, pickles, sauces, seasonings and alcoholic beverages.
We use coriander oil in soap for its deodorising effect and as part of its perfume.
Soft shampoo bar contains coriander oil to stimulate the scalp and as an element of its perfume.
