Cilantro Leaf

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(Coriandrum sativum)
Traditionally used to support healthy immune response and digestion, bone, muscle and joint function.

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Cilantro Leaf
Coriandrum sativum

Plant Origin: USA
Method: Steam distillation of leaves
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Aldehyde/Monoterpenol
Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot #106
linalool 37.48%
dodec-2(E)-enal 3.79%
decanal 6.05%
decanol 3.38%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Therapeutic Uses
Cilantro essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Anorexia
Antioxidant
Arthritis
Circulation
Colds
Colic
Detoxification
Diarrhea
Digestion (appetite stimulator, bloating, dyspepsia, gas, IBS, nausea, spasms)
Diuretic
Dyspepsia
Exhaustion
Fatigue
Flu
Inflammation
Joints
Measles
Migraine
Muscle aches and pain
Nausea
Neuralgia

Aromatherapy Literature Notes
Robert Tisserand wrote: "There are no essential oils that help chelate heavy metals, including cilantro. Cilantro, the plant, does chelate heavy metals, but the essential oil does not. There are no essential oil constituents with the molecular structure needed for chelation." (Comment made on the Essential Oils and Detox Theory article.

Robert Tisserand wrote: “Perhaps paradoxically, some essential oils have shown liver-protective effects in animal studies. This is NOT detoxifying the liver, but protecting it from toxicity from a specific substance, for example from chronic alcohol abuse or high-dose acetaminophen. Toxic effects may include oxidative stress and fatty liver. This will not apply to you unless you are taking these substances. And it may not apply at all, since currently there is no clinical evidence - no evidence that this works the same in humans as it does in rodents. It’s also important to understand that the essential oils which are the strongest antioxidants with liver-protective effects (clove, thyme, oregano…) only have this effect in low doses. In high doses the effect reverses, becoming pro-oxidant, and this is potentially harmful, especially to the liver. Therefore an essential oil heavy “detox” program makes little or no sense. You can read more on this topic here: Essential Oils and the Detox Theory."

Evaluation of the composition and in vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Cilantro ( Coriandrum sativum L. leaves) cultivated in Saudi Arabia (Al-Kharj)
"The antimicrobial activity of CEO was assessed against 5 microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) by using well diffusion methods; CEO was found to possess excellent antimicrobial activity against all microorganisms, except Escherichia coli. Moreover, CEO demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory activity against egg albumin- and trypsin-induced inflammation."

Coriandrum sativum L. (Coriander) Essential Oil: Antifungal Activity and Mode of Action on Candida spp., and Molecular Targets Affected in Human Whole-Genome Expression
"The EO from C. sativum leaves has strong antifungal and anti-adherent activity against Candida spp., as well as anti-proteolytic activity against C. albicans, and acts by increasing cell membrane ionic permeability rather than disturbing cell wall biosynthesis."

Biological activities of a new antimicrobial peptide from Coriandrum sativum
"Plantaricin CS from Coriander extract has effective antimicrobial impact against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria as well as fungi. It revealed more effective antimicrobial activity compared to common antibiotics like neomycin and kanamycin."

Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from the Leaves and Seeds of Coriandrum sativum toward Food-borne Pathogens

Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from the Leaves and Seeds of Coriandrum sativum toward Food-borne Pathogens
"The essential oil of the leaves and seeds of Coriandrum sativum showed antimicrobial activity against the food-borne pathogenic bacteria."

Antibacterial action of essential oils extracted from Madagascar plants

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Since Cilantro does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Cilantro is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
Click here for information about internal usage.

Safety
Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Tisserand notes that there are no known hazards or contraindications.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

Reference
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 286-287.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 259-260.
Tisserand, Robert, Tisserand Essential Training Facebook page.
Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 262.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 582-583.

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