Coriander contains many physiologically active compositions,which has the function of lower hypoglycemic lipid,antioxidation,antitumor,antibacterial,anti anxiety,inhibition of lead accumulation and other pharmacological effects. Coriander essential oil also has antioxidant,anti-allergic,anti-inflammatory,antithrombotic and other health functions. In recent years,the domestic and foreign scholars have studied various aspects of it,but there are still gaps in safety evaluation. This paper mainly introduces the essential oil of coriander and the health function and its safety evaluation. The future research direction is also discussed. It provides scientific basis for further development and utilization of coriander.