Essential Oil, Carrot Seed (Steam)

Name: Carrot Seed

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

Main Constituents: Caratol: > 65%

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Seeds

Description & Colour: Pale yellow to amber liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Carrot seed oil has a strong woody, earthy aroma

Flashpoint: 59°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid use during Pregnancy

Usage: Antihistamine, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. As an expectorant, it helps to clear bronchitis, bronchial asthma and coughs. It is also helpful in cases of sore throats and laryngitis.

Blends well with: Lavender, Rosewood, Cypress, Geranium, Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, and Pine.

Derived from the Greek Carotos, the edible orange root was known for its ‘healing’. This plant flowers with white blossoms and rosettes of leaves. The plant was developed in the 1700s by the Dutch and when it was transported to the Americas it was then known as Queen Anne’s Lace.