Carrot Seed
Daucus Carota
Description:
Annual or biennial herb with a small, inedible, tough whitish root. It has a much-branched stem up to 5ft/1.5m high, with hairy leaves and umbels of white lacy flowers.
Actions:
Anthelmintic, antiseptic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, tonic, vasodilatory, smooth muscle relaxant.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the dried seeds.
Characteristics:
A yellow or amber liquid with a warm, dry, woody-earthy odour. It blends well with cedarwood, geranium, citrus and with spice oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Woody-earthy, herbaceous, slightly spicy, strong, warm
Key Qualities:
(mind) Clearing, comforting, reviving
Odour Intensity:
Medium-high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Dermatitis, eczema, oily skin, psoriasis, rashes, wrinkles, mature complexions - revitalising and toning
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Albania, accumulation of toxins, arthritis, gout, edema, rheumatism
Digestive System:
Anorexia, colic, indigestion, liver, congestion
Reproductive and Endocrine System:
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, glandular problems, PMS
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
