Wild Carrot seed, Daucus carota
History and Origin
Daucus carota, originally from Eurasia, is present in undulating lands of South-Western
Quebec. It doesn’t reach further North because of the drop in temperatures. Wild carrot is a
pubescent herbaceous plant with umbels of white flowers. In Native herbalism, an infusion of
the full-blooming blossoms is taken for diabetes. The decoction of the roots is taken by men to
treat blood disorders, pimples, paleness and loss of appetite. In women, it is used to treat
fallen womb. Besides, the decoction is used for urine stoppage.
| Distilled part |
Seeds |
| Extraction |
Steam distillation |
| Main components |
Geranyl acetate, sabinene, a- pinene, myrcene, terpin-1-en-4-ol, linalol, germacrene
D, a-caryophyllene, a-bisabolene |
| Essential Oil’s Characteristics |
Clear transparent liquid with a typical earthy carrot scent and a green note reminding carrot leaves; it also has a light floral and fruity note. |
| Therapeutic Properties |
Wild carrot is a stimulant toner, neurotonic and hypertensive+. It is also a digestive tonic, hepato-renal depurative ++, liver cells regenerator +++, hypo-cholesterolemiant +, and light anticoagulant. |
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Uses among health professionals
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It mainly used to treat minor hepatic insufficiency ++, staphylococcic liver abscess, minor renal insufficiencies, cystitis +, eczema, darters, furuncle, rosacea +,hypotension, thyroid dysfunctions, and neurasthenia+. |
| Chromatography typical |
Daucus carota |
Perfumery
Carrot oil is used for its aroma in various soaps, detergents, cosmetics,
and perfumes.
Aromatic
It is also used as a seasoning in all kinds of food products.Il n’existe aucune contre-indication connue. Cependant, cette plante doit être utilisée avec modération en raison de son effet sur le foie.
Retrait de responsabilité
Aliksir recommande vivement à ses clients de consulter un médecin ou un aromathérapeute. Il importe de vous renseigner concernant les contre-indications ou les incompatibilités avec d’autres produits. Les huiles essentielles sont puissantes et doivent être utilisées selon les doses physiologiques.
References
L’aromathérapie exactement, La Flore Laurentienne, The Illustraded Encyclopedia of Essential Oils and Native American Ethnobotany.
Discharge
Aliksir strongly recommends that you consult with a physician or aromatherapist. It is important to informyourself concerning contraindications or incompatibilities with other substances. Essential oils are powerful, and theymust be used according to the physiological doses.