
Description
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander is an annual herb that grows three feet high and is very aromatic. A popular spice, Coriander seeds have been used in cooking for centuries, just a touch of Coriander essential oil can transform any dish! Coriander’s relaxing and uplifting aroma, makes it a good rotation oil to use in diffuser blends to add a fresh, sweet and herbaceous note.
Primary Benefits
- Regarded as one of the most flavourful essential oils with countless applications and benefits.
- A fresh aromatic herb, ideal for soups, salads and seasoning for savoury recipes.
- Can be used to provide a soothing sensation when applied topically
- Amongst its countless applications, Coriander can be a relaxing aroma.
Cooking with Coriander
Essential oils are very potent compared to dry seasonings, spices, or other flavouring agents, so even the tiniest amount can add a serious blast of flavour to your dish. When using Coriander in cooking, it is best to use the toothpick method – dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the essential oil bottle and stir the toothpick into your ingredients. After you’ve stirred the toothpick around in the dish, do a taste test to see whether you want to add more of the oil or not.
Uses
- Enjoy one drop in water after eating a large meal.
- Diffuse for both a relaxing and invigorating aroma.
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use one to two drops in the diffuser of choice.
Food flavour use: Add 1 or 2 drops to food