dōTERRA Coriander Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Coriander Essential Oil - 15ml
Coriander essential oil is steam distilled from the seed of Coriandrum sativum — the same plant that gives the fresh leaf, though the oil comes from a different part of it entirely and smells nothing like the herb. doTERRA sources the seed from Russia and Moldova.
The aroma is warm and spicy with a citrus-sweet edge, closer to a jar of whole coriander seed on a spice rack than to fresh coriander leaf. It sits somewhere between a spice and a herb, which makes it a flexible addition to a diffuser blend.
Most people reach for it alongside citrus or other warm spice oils rather than on its own. A drop or two brightens a Cinnamon or Clove blend, and it works equally well paired with something lighter like Wild Orange for a fresher take.
Why people choose it
- Warm, spicy aroma with a citrus-sweet edge
- Steam distilled from the seed of Coriandrum sativum
- A different character from the fresh leaf — warmer and rounder
- Pairs well with citrus and warm spice oils in a diffuser
- Sourced from Russia and Moldova
How it smells
Warm and spicy with a citrus-sweet edge — the smell of whole coriander seed rather than the fresh leaf.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Add three to four drops to a diffuser, alongside a citrus oil such as Wild Orange or a warm spice like Cinnamon.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck.
- Dilution
- One to two drops of Coriander to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It sits closer to a warm spice than a herb, so it pairs more naturally with citrus and resin oils than with fresh green ones.
Details
- Botanical name
- Coriandrum sativum
- Plant part
- Seed
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Linalool, Alpha-pinene
- 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 Coriander oil smell like?
Warm and spicy with a citrus-sweet edge — much closer to a jar of whole coriander seed than to the fresh leaf.
Is this the same as fresh coriander leaf?
It comes from the same plant, but the oil is distilled from the dried seed, which gives it a warmer, spicier character than the leaf.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils such as Wild Orange or Lemon brighten it, and a drop alongside Cinnamon or Clove deepens it for a spiced blend.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Three to four is a good starting point for a warm, spice-led blend.
How long will a 15ml bottle last?
Most people use it a few drops at a time in blends rather than diffusing it alone, so a bottle tends to last well.