Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Latin (Botanical) Name:  Daucus Carota

Plant Family:  Apiaceae

Common Extraction Method:  Steam distillation

Typically Used Plant Part:  Seed

Color:  Golden yellow

Aromatic Characteristic:  Carrot seed essential oil has an earthy and woody, slightly spicy, strong herbaceous musk scent

Whether you cook it, mash it or eat it raw, carrots are arguably one of the most popular root vegetables! Introduced to Europe and Asia about 600 years ago [1], this nutritious vegetable continues to form the basis of diets around the world.

Parsnip seeds are dried, crushed and steam distilled to produce an essential oil full of therapeutic benefits. However, it is important to note that these benefits are not the same as those from carrot root.

This root, the part of the plant we associate with carrots, can be cold pressed and turned into a carrier oil packed with vitamins A and E [2]. On the other hand, Carrot seed essential oil lacks these vitamins but is rich in certain bioflavonoids such as carotol, which is known to be a powerful antioxidant [3].

     KEY COMPONENTS / ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

• Carotol
• Longifolene
• Sabinene
• Beta Pinene
• Alpha Pinene

      BENEFITS

• It helps you to have a healthy and glowing skin:

It helps to nourish and moisturize the skin, tighten muscle tissue, add elasticity, reduce the appearance of age spots and fine lines, and balance the skin's sebum [1][4].

 

• It helps to reduce pain:

Painful muscles and joints happen to all of us, maybe from overdoing it in the gym, or maybe from the wear and tear of life. It helps in reducing the bothersome symptoms of muscle joint pain, arthritis and rheumatism [1] [5] [6].

 

• It shows antibacterial characteristic:

Research demonstrated the antibacterial activity of the alpha-pinene component of carrot seed oil and was effective in combating various types of bacteria [7].

 

• It shows antifungal properties:

Caratol, a component of carrot seed oil, helps reduce fungi [8].

 

• It helps support the digestive system:

The research showed that α-pinene, one of the components of carrot seed oil, exhibited significant anti-ulcerogenic activity and there was a great correlation between α-pinene concentration and gastric protective effect [9].

 

• It helps lower cholesterol levels [6]

      WARNINGS

• IT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL, DIRECT APPLICATION MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying topically. You can do a patch test before using the oil if you want to make sure it doesn't irritate your skin.
• FOR EXTERNAL USE, NON-DRINKABLE.
• Avoid contact with eyes, in case of contact rinse with plenty of water.
• Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients.
• It is recommended that children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people using medication should consult their doctor before using carrot seed oil.

 

      ACADEMIC STUDIES

[1] Purchon, N., & Cantele, L. (2014). The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition. (Novato, CA: New World Library. Pg. 43.)

[2] Keller, E. (1999). Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care. Inner Traditions/Bear & Co. Pg. 26.

[3] Kumarasamy, Y., Nahar, L., Byres, M., Delazar, A., & Sarker, S. (2005). The assessment of biological activities associated with the major constituents of the methanol extract of ‘wild carrot’ (Daucus carota) seeds. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16093236

[4] Singh, S., Lohani, A., Kumar Mishra, A., Verma, A. (2018) Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions (Pgs. 99-107)

[5] Worwood, V. (2016). The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition. (Novato, CA: New World Library. Pgs. 575-576.)

[6] Kwatra B. (2020). A review on Potential properties and therapeutic Applications of Carrots and Their Seed Extracts. International Journal of Research Volume IX, Issue V.

[7] Alves-Silva J. M., Zuzarte M., Gonçalves M. J., Cavaleiro C., Cruz M. T., Cardoso S. M., and Salgueiro L. (2016) New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016: 9045196.

[8] Jasicka-Misiak I., Lipok J., Nowakowska E., Wieczorek P., Mlynarz P., Kafarski P. (2004) Antifungal Activity of the Carrot Seed Oil and its Major Sesquiterpene Compounds. Z. Naturforsch. 59 c, 791-796

[9] Pinheiro M., Magalhães R., Torres M. D., Cavalcante C. R., Mota F.S.X., Coelho E. M. A. O., Moreira H. P., Lima G. C., Araújo P. C. C., Cardoso J. H. L., Souza A. N. C., and Diniz L. R. L. (2015) Gastroprotective effect of alpha-pinene and its correlation with antiulcerogenic activity of essential oils obtained from Hyptis species. Pharmacogn Mag.; 11(41): 123–130.