Description
Originally originating from Morocco, Coriander is a fragrant annual herb with feathery leaves and delicate pinky white flowers turning into masses of round seeds.
Characteristics
Fresh, sweet and Spicy top notes combined with an undertone of musk and wood.
Oils to Blend with
Coriander blends well with most other spice and woods as well as frankincense, sandalwood, clary sage, jasmine, neroli, petitgrain, cypress, pine and melissa.

Latin Name
Coriandrum sativum

Plant Family
Umbelliferae

Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the crushed ripe seeds.

Country of Origin
Russia

Chemical Constituents
Borneol, Geraniol, Terpineol (Alcohols), Cineole (Ketone), Cymene, Dipentene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Terpinene, Terpinolene (Terpenes).

Precautions
In large doses can be stupefying.