Cilantro Leaf Essential Oil - Living Libations

Harness the fresh, vibrant green energy of Cilantro Leaf Essential Oil, distilled from organic Egyptian coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum). This charismatic essence has been prized for centuries in French colognes, ancient Egyptian rituals, and classic herbal traditions.

Cilantro Leaf Essential Oil exudes a piquant, fresh grassy aroma with a hint of cilantro musk, perfect for perfumes, deodorants, skin care, and even culinary applications. This oil is invigorating, balancing, and rejuvenating, making it a versatile addition to your aromatherapy and beauty toolkit.

Botanical Details

• Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum

• Botanical Family: Umbelliferae

• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

• Part of Plant Distilled: Leaves

• Country of Origin: Egypt

• Cultivation Method: Organic

• Composition: 100% Coriandrum sativum

• Consistency: Thin viscosity

• Scent Description: Piquant, fresh green grass with a hint of cilantro musk

Aromatic Profile & Benefits

Perfumery & Aromatherapy

• Adds fresh, green vibrancy to colognes and perfumes

• Invigorates and balances moods when diffused

• Tonifies and rejuvenates skin in serums and massage blends

Culinary Uses

• A flavorful addition to dressings, sauces, and Asian, Latin, or Mexican cuisine

• Brings bright cilantro notes to edible creations

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Frankincense, Lemon, Ylang, Rose, Black Pepper, Lavender, Rosemary, Vetiver, Douglas Fir, Vanilla

Suggested Uses

• Skin Care: Add a drop to complexion serums with Immortelle, Rose Otto, or Ylang to balance oils and refresh skin

• Aromatherapy: Diffuse to elevate moods, calm the mind, and inspire creativity

• Culinary: Incorporate into dressings, sauces, or garnishes for a fresh herbal note

• Perfumes & Colognes: Enhance green, chypre, or fresh floral blends

A Botanical Legacy

Cilantro (coriander leaf) has a rich history of culinary, ceremonial, and aromatic use. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Hebrews, Indian sages, and Chinese masters prized its bright, green fragrance for relaxation, rejuvenation, and spiritual inspiration. This essential oil continues that tradition today, bringing vibrant green energy, motivational clarity, and a refreshing touch to your creations.

"Regardless of its reputation as a love potion, fourteenth-century nuns included coriander in their Carmelite water. It remained popular for complexion care for the next four centuries and eventually was produced as cologne."
— Kathi Keville & Mindy Green, Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Art

"It is generally relaxing... because of its high linalool content this oil is tonifying and strengthening, it can sometimes be successfully used to replace rosewood."
— Kurt Schnaubelt, Advanced Aromatherapy

"In this fragrance lies the challenge of change, helping us go forward, even if timidly, rather than staying behind ever wondering, 'What if?'."
— Valerie Ann Worwood, Aromatherapy for the Soul

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