All essential oils are made up of natural
ingredients and products. Because of their innumerable health benefits, these
essential oils are widely used all over the world in various alternative
medical systems. Essential oils play an important role in aroma therapy, which
essentially uses aroma and natural oils to cure ailments and disorders in the
body.
Carrot seed oil
is one of the widely used essential oils. It is extracted from the dried seeds
of wild carrot known as Daucus Carota botanically through the process of steam
distillation. The tree grows to two feet in height. The leaves of the plant are
oblong shaped and it is an annual plant.
The name carrot is derived from Greek. It has its
origins in France, England Europe. This oil is pale orange to brown in colour
and has a sweet earthly, woody smell. This oil blends well with other essential
oils like Juniper oil, Geranium and
other citrus oils. Chemical components like camphene, a-pinene, b-pinene,
b-bisabolene, sabinene, myrcene, carotol , geranyl acetate and limonene. It
leaves honeyed and woody aroma and is widely used for various purposes.
Its therapeutic properties make it a perfect cytophylatic,
antiseptic, diuretic, carminative, stimulant, tonic, hepatic and vermifuge.
Carrot seed oil has cleaning properties which can be used to
detoxify the digestive system. It helps to reduce the accumulation of toxins in
muscles and joints. It is beneficial for mucus membranes in nose, throat and
lungs. It helps the skin in the treatment of conditions like rashes, eczema and
dermatitis.
This essential oil has antioxidant properties and
can be used to retain youthfulness and eliminate signs of wrinkles and aging. The
carotol in the oil has skin rejuvenating properties. It can be used on all
types of skin.
This oil helps to retain the colour of the hair and
because of vitamin A, improves eye sight. As it has antiseptic and antiviral
properties, it is effectively used in the treatment of burns and minor wounds.
Its antibacterial property helps to treat sores, ulcers, rashes, gangrene and
carbuncles.
It has been used as a detoxifier and is used to
detoxify blood, internal organs and tissues. Research is still going on to
ascertain the benefits of Carrot seed
oil in the treatment of cancer.
Women during their pregnancy should avoid the usage
of this oil. It is better to consult a qualified practitioner and get advice on
the usage of this oil.
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