Hydrosols

Coriandrum sativum/Coriander Herb-and-Seed and Coriander Seed-pH3.5-3.7

Aroma and Taste:

Dramatic difference between the herb-and-seed variety and the seed-only-variety, as one would expect.

The herb-and-seed variety smells and tastes strongly cilantro that one has to look hard for the seed flavor underneath.

Even diluted it is very intense and tends to bulldoze over any subtle flavors, although it blends well with the strongly herbaceous hydrosols like fennel or basil if used in a low percentage.

The seed-only variety is much softer, with a very delicatenondescript odor but a sweet and intense flavor much like the ground seeds. Diluted, the flavor is very nice.

Stability and Shelf Life: Unknown

Properties and Applications

An excellent overall digestive tonic. The seed variety works better on gas, bloating, and mild constipation resulting from eating habits.

The potential for the herb-and-seed variety is in the area of chelation therapy. Fresh cilantro herb has been shown to chelate heavy meals, particularly lead and mercury, from the body.

i would like to see some testing on the effects of the hydrosol in removing heavy metals, as this would be an amazing and inexpensive way to achieve this therapy.

Reference: Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy: Suzanne Catty