Carrot has been widely used as both a culinary and medicinal plant. The oil is yellow-amber, with a dry, woody-earthy scent. Carrot seed oil is excellent for treating many skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. It is a great addition to skin care products as it helps nourish, tighten, revitalize and rejuvenate skin. Carrot seed oil also aids women's milk production after childbirth. The oil is used by application only and not by inhalation.
Botanical Family:
Umbilliferae
Part of the plant used:
seeds
Method of extraction:
steam distillation
Properties:
anthelmintic, antiseptic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant (lymph), styptic, tonic, vasodilator, and smooth muscle relaxant
Physical systems, conditions and uses:
Circulatory: accumulation of toxins, fluid retention, Digestive: anemia, anorexia, colic, indigestion, liver congestion; Immune: lymphatic stimulant; Muscles and joints: arthritis, gout, rheumatism; Skin: boils, abscesses, dermatitis, eczema, mature complexions, psoriasis, rashes, revitalizing and toning, wrinkles
Emotional effects:
clearing, comforting, and reviving
Blending note:
middle
Blends well with:
cedarwood, citrus oils, geranium, and spice oils
Application:
In carrier on the skin. Useful in massage, facials, lotions, and masks
Contraindications and safety:
Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
