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Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Gout, water retention, detox, mature skin, eczema, skin ulcers, dermatitis and rashes.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
No reported emotional uses.
Carrot is much better known for its edible root than for its essential oil, in fact, in historical texts the essential oil, which comes from the seed, isn’t mentioned at all. However, this essential oil does have a place in the aromatherapy world.
Name of Oil: Carrot Seed
Latin Binomial: Daucus carota
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: India
Scent Profile: Woody, earthy, warm, fresh
Parts used in distillation: Seeds
Oil Characteristics: Golden yellow, thin-medium viscosity, medium to strong aroma
Cultivation: Non Sprayed
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Gout, water retention, detox, mature skin, eczema, skin ulcers, dermatitis and rashes.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
No reported emotional uses.
There’s really no history on this oil, however it has widely been used in soaps, detergents, creams, and perfumes as well as some sunscreens.
a-pinene, b-pinene, carotol, limonene, ducol, b-bisabolene, b-elemen,cis-b-bergamotene, y-decalactone, b-farnesene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, methyl eugenol, nerolidol, eugenol,trans-asarone, vanillin, asorone, a- terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, y-decanolactone, coumarin, b-selinene
Safety:
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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