Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Daucus carota Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Dried seed Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Herbaceous, mild, and spicy Largest Producing Countries: Hungary and France

Traditional Use: Used in flavoring liquors and in perfume compositions.

Properties: Anthelminthic, antiseptic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, tonic, and vasodilatory.

Benefits: Accumulation of toxins, amenorrhea, anemia, anorexia, arthritis, colic, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, eczema, edema, glandular problems, gout, indigestion, liver congestion, mature skin, psoriasis, rashes, reduces wrinkles, regulates the thyroid, rheumatism, and skin irritation.

Blends Well With: Cassie, cedarwood, citrus oils, costus, geranium, mimosa, and spice oils.

Of Interest: The seed of the herb has been used for retention of urine, colic, kidney and digestive disorders, and to promote menstruation. In the Chinese tradition, it is used to treat dysentery and to expel worms.

Safety Data: Do not use during pregnancy as it can cause abortions. Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

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Disclaimer:

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.