Botanical Name: Daucus carota L. Common name: Bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Read More
Botanical Name: |
Daucus carota L. |
Common name: |
Bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace, Carrot, Gazar |
Plant family: |
Apiaceae |
Genus: |
Daucus |
Appearance/Color: |
Pale yellow to amber liquid with a thin viscosity. |
Origin |
India |
Source |
Seeds |
Method of
Extraction |
Cold Pressed |
Carrot Seed Essential Oil is
derived from the dried seeds of the Daucus carota botanical, more commonly
known as the Wild Carrot or “Queen Anne’s Lace,” as it is referred to in
Europe. Carrot Seed Essential Oil is commonly mistaken for both Carrot Seed
Carrier Oil and Carrot Carrier Oil. The former carrier oil is obtained by
infusing a vegetable oil with cold-pressed Wild Carrot seeds, while the latter
is the result of infusing a vegetable oil with macerated Wild Carrot or Carrot
root then straining it. Thus, both are infused oils, though one is infused with
the seeds and the other with the root. The essential oil, however, is commonly
steam distilled from the seeds.
Carrot is the one of the major
vegetable crops cultivated worldwide. The domesticated types are divided into
two groups: the Eastern or Asian carrots (var. atrorubens), with mainly purple
and yellow roots; and the Western carrots (var. sativus) with mainly orange
roots. Carrots were thought to be domesticated in Afghanistan as the primary
centre of diversity and they were spread over Europe, Asia and the
Mediterranean area, and the origin of western cultivated carrots were thought
to be in the Asia Minor Centre, primarily Turkey.
Carrot tissue infused essential
oil is considered to be one of the best oils to rejuvenate and regenerate skin
tissues. It helps to remove toxic build-up in the skin, improving the skin's
complexion. It can be used to soothe burns, blisters and scars; and is
considered suitable for all skin types, especially dry and mature aging skin.
This oil can be added to anti-aging creams, lotions and body butters.
Carrot infused oil can be used
for all ski types. This oil is very rich and nourishing - High in vitamins
especially vitamin A and the anti-oxidant, beta-carotene. It has reputation of
promoting the growth of healthy skin in place of scar tissue and of restricting
the aging of skin. It is particularly popular amongst those with a more mature
skin. Carrot tissue infused essential oil is considered to be one of the best
oils to rejuvenate and regenerate skin tissues. It helps to remove toxic
build-up in the skin, improving the skin's complexion. It can be used to soothe
burns, blisters and scars; and is considered suitable for all skin types,
especially dry and mature aging skin. This oil can be added to anti-aging
creams, lotions and body butters.
Essential oils are distilled from
the aromatic leaves, bark, and roots of plants. If applied to the skin
directly, they can cause reactions, such as severe irritation, redness or
burning.
Carrier oils and essential oils
are made from plants. Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and
“carry” them to skin. That’s because essential oils are potent and can cause
irritation when applied directly to skin. Most carrier oils are unscented or
lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic
properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish skin.
Carrier oils are used to dilute
the essential oils and help “carry” them into the skin. Aloe vera gels and
unscented body lotion are also sometimes used as carriers.
To be used in aromatherapy, it is
recommended that the oil is obtained through cold pressing. In this process,
the oil is extracted by crushing the plants. Users claim that the fragile
nutrients in the oil can be damaged if they are extracted with heat.
Venkatramna’s carrier Oils are extracted from the Cold Pressed method to retain
their properties.
Common Usage: Aromatherapy
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
·
Hazards: Not known.
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Contraindications: Prior to using Carrot Seed
Oil, a skin test is recommended.
Organ Specific Effects
·
Adverse skin reactions: cause skin
sensitivity.
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Acute toxicity: No information found
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Carcinogenic/anticarcinogenic potential: No
Information Available
Systemic Effects
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Skin corrosion / irritation: Photo-toxic.
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Serious eye damage / irritation: Liquid may be
irritating to eyes and skin.
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Germ Cell Mutagenicity No additional data
available.
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Carcinogenicity No additional data available.
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Reproductive toxicity No additional data
available.
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STOT-single exposure No additional data
available.
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STOT-repeated exposure No additional data
available.
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Aspiration hazard No additional data available.
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Photo-toxicity: cause skin sensitivity upon sun
exposure.
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
·
Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable
·
Bio-accumulative potential Bioaccumulation is
unlikely
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Mobility in soil Unknown