Daucus carota
The plant Daucus carota originates from Afghanistan and has been mentioned in texts as early as 1st Century AD by ancient Greek herbalist Dioscorides, who recommended it to rejuvenate the whole body. This essential oil is produced from the dried seeds of the wild carrot (not the cultivated edible vegetable) and should not be confused with a macerated oil made when the carrot material is infused in a base oil. Harmonising, carrot helps to beautify and regenerate the skin.
Aroma: Middle Note
Perfume: Slightly sweet with fresh herbaceous top notes and dry, earthy, quite woody, undertones. The oil is pale yellow in colour.
Blends well with: Bergamot, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, verbena, petitgrain, juniper, rosemary and some spice oils.
Indications: Antiseptic, cytophylactic, carminative (settles stomach) depurative, purifies blood) diuretic, emmenagogic, (regulates menstrual flow) hepatic, (aids liver) tonic, vermifuge, (expels worms) vasodilator and smooth muscle relaxant.
Part of plant used: seed
Type of extraction: steam distilled
Grown and Processed in: India
Tinderbox products containing carrot seed essential oil: Baby Soap, Bath Oil, Plant Power Body Rub, Precious Renewal Face Cream, Chamomile and Linden Body Lotion, Shampoo for Dry Hair, Hand Cream, Everlasting Nectar Face Serum.
Precautions: Best avoided in sensitive pregnancies.
