In Ayurveda, coriander is highly recommended to stop nosebleeds. Its cooling and soothing nature helps stop bleeding within a short time. Coriander oil has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Coriander contain antihistamines which are able to ward off many allergies. Nose bleeding that occurs due to allergies can be effectively controlled by applying a few drops of coriander oil to the inner nose lining. The coriander oil is extracted from the dry fruits and is available in health stores. Coriander seeds are effective in treating emotional disorders and anxiety, which play a major role in nose bleeding.
Medical properties and chemical composition of Coriander oil: Major chemical constituents responsible for its healing values are cineole, coriandrol, borneol, cymene, terpineol, geraniol, camphor, anethole, carvone, pinene, dipentene, terpinolene, phellandrene and linalool. The therapeutic benefits of Coriander essential oil are carminative, aphrodisiac, digestive, antispasmodic, lipolytic, antibacterial, antioxidant, analgesic, stimulant, deodorant, alterative, depurative, diuretic, fungicidal, stomachic and diaphoretic.
Aromatherapy with coriander oil: Coriander oil has a sweet, warm and slightly spicy aroma that instills a positive effect on the blood, plasma and the nervous system. Adding 2 to 3 drops of Coriander oil in burner, vaporizer or diffuser helps in refreshing the mind, regenerating the glandular system, treat mood fluctuations, improves memory, reduces anxiety and mental fatigue, shows good results in nervous weakness, tension, loss of sexual interest and lack of concentration. Inhaling aroma of this coriander oil is said to create a warming effect on the stomach and intestines and ease cramps and spasms. It uplifts the spirit and boosts the confidence level.
Coriander oil for steam inhalation for sinus: Coriander oil is known for lessening excess of kapha dosha, which is in charge of respiratory problems like cold, cough, sinusitis and nasal congestion. 2 drops of Coriander oil added to steam inhalation can be a great aid in alleviating cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, cold and sinusitis. It is also helpful in reducing the temperature especially with conditions like hay fever along with the massage of 1 drop of Coriander oil mixed with 1 ml of coconut oil in the foot soles.
How to use: Put 4-5 drops of coriander oil onto the inner nose lining and soon the bleeding should stop. You can also smear few coriander oil drops on the forehead to stop nosebleeds promptly. For Sinus use 2-3 drops in nostrils or put 3-4 drops in boiling water and inhale the steam.
