The Carrot seed essential oil is obtained from Daucus carota and is from Apiaceae family. It is also commonly known by the names called wild carrot and Queen Anne’s lace. The name of this essential oil is basically derived from the Greek word called ‘Carotos.’ This annual or biennial herb carries hairy leaves and umbels of its white lacy flowers along with purple colour centres. This essential oil is obtained through the seeds. The essential oil carries phenomenal medicinal value and is also known for its carminative properties. When it comes to modern application, this oil proved out to be very beneficial for the cancer patients, especially those people who are suffering with stomach and throat issues. This essential oil is obtained with the help of steam distillation procedure from the dried seeds.
Apperance:- pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Odor:- sweet fresh herbal cumin carrot green spicy
Specific Gravity:- 0.90000 to 0.94300 @ 25.00 C.
Refractive Index:- 1.48900 to 1.49200 @ 20.00 C.
Optical Rotation:- -4.00 to -30.00
Acid Value:- 3.00 max. KOH/g
Solubility:- Alcohol, Fixed Oils Paraffin Oil ,water,8.507mg/L@25C(est)
Extraction:- The oil is extracted using the best method Steam Distillation from the dried seeds.
Composition:- There are few main properties of Carrot seed oil including Acetic, Limonene, Pinene, Carotol, Asarone, and Bisabolene.
Uses & Benefits:-
Safety Precautions:-
Pregnant ladies should avoid this oil.
Therapeutic Properties:-
The therapeutic properties of Carrot seed oil is comprised of antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, tonic and vermifuge.