Essential Nose Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander essential oil from Coriandrum sativum seeds is dominated by linalool (60-80%), an acyclic monoterpene alcohol responsible for most of the oil's documented biological activity. Flow-cytometry studies have confirmed that linalool disrupts bacterial cell membrane integrity, producing rapid bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains.[1] Linalool additionally interferes with quorum sensing and inhibits biofilm formation and dispersal in Acinetobacter baumannii, a clinically significant multidrug-resistant pathogen.[2]
- Also Known As
- Cilantro Seed, Chinese Parsley Seed
- Family
- Spice
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Seeds
- Origins
- Russia, India, Morocco
- Effect
- Balancing, Uplifting & Energizing, Warming & Comforting
- Aroma
- Spicy, Sweet, Woody
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Culinary, Perfumery, Medicinal
- Price
- $$$$A major agricultural crop; the seeds are dense and yield oil efficiently
References
- [1]Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) essential oil: its antibacterial activity and mode of action evaluated by flow cytometry — Carmo ES et al. J Med Microbiol, 2012
- [2]Study of the major essential oil compounds of Coriandrum sativum against Acinetobacter baumannii and the effect of linalool on adhesion, biofilms and quorum sensing — Rubini D et al. Biofouling, 2016