dōTERRA Cilantro Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Cilantro Essential Oil - 15ml
Cilantro is steam distilled from the leaf of Coriandrum sativum — the same plant that gives us Coriander oil, but from a different part of the plant, with a noticeably different aroma. This is the fresh, green herb note rather than the warmer, spicier smell of the seed.
The scent is green, fresh and herbaceous, with a bright, slightly citrusy lift. Worth knowing: a small proportion of people pick up a soapier note in this particular aroma rather than a fresh green one, which is a well-documented quirk of individual smell perception rather than anything about the oil itself.
A couple of drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus oil, give a fresh, garden-herb character to a room. This bottle is for aroma and blending — not for cooking.
Why people choose it
- A green, fresh, herbaceous aroma with a bright, slightly citrusy lift
- Steam distilled from the leaf of Coriandrum sativum — a different part of the plant to Coriander seed oil
- A small number of people notice a soapier note instead of a fresh green one, a known quirk of individual smell perception
- Works well in fresh, garden-herb diffuser blends
- Used here for aroma alone, not as a kitchen ingredient
How it smells
Green, fresh and herbaceous with a bright, slightly citrusy lift — though a small number of people notice a soapier note instead, a quirk of individual smell perception rather than the oil itself.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus oil for a fresh, garden-herb character.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to skin.
- Dilution
- One drop of Cilantro to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- This is an aroma and blending oil rather than a kitchen ingredient — it's used here for scent alone.
Details
- Botanical name
- Coriandrum sativum
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Decanal, (E)-2-Decenal
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Cilantro essential oil smell like?
Green, fresh and herbaceous with a bright, citrusy lift — though it's worth knowing a small number of people smell it as soapy rather than green, a quirk of individual smell perception.
Is this the same as Coriander oil?
No — this is steam distilled from the leaf, while Coriander oil comes from the seed and has a warmer, spicier aroma.
Is this oil meant for cooking?
No — this bottle is intended as an aroma and blending oil for diffusers and topical scent, not a food ingredient.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils such as Lemon or Wild Orange bring out its fresh, green character.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Two to three is a good starting point for a fresh, herbaceous note.