Carrot Seed Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Daucus carota | |
| Common Name | : | Daucus carota l. seed oil, Wild carrot seed oil, | |
| CAS # | : | 8015-88-1, F.E.M.A. : 2244 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet, fresh, herbal & carrot odor |
Description :
Carrot Seed oil comes from wild Queen Anne's Lace also known as Wild Carrot
Constituents & Specifications :
Carrot seed oil has various chemical compounds that include a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, y-terpinene, limonene, b-bisabolene, geranyl acetate and carotol.
Specific Gravity : 0.90000 - 0.93400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.48900 – 1.49200 @ 20°C
Properties :
It has aantiseptic, carminative, cytophylactic, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, tonic and vermifuge properties.
Benefits & Uses :
- Carrot seed oil contains carotene and vitamin A, it is also very good for healthy skin, hair, gums and teeth and is also associated with good eyesight.
- It is used for cancer patients, especially those with stomach and throat problems.
- It is helpful for arthritis, rheumatism, gout, edema and the accumulation of toxins in muscles and joints and also strengthens the mucus membranes in the nose, throat and lungs and thus having a beneficial effect on problems such as bronchitis and influenza.
- It is also used in diffusers, candles, perfumery and blending,acqa essentials, carrier oils.