CARROT (Daucus carota maximus)
Different oils are produced by steam distillation from the root and seed. Carrot seed oil is the oil most often used for therapeutic effects. Produced in England, France, Germany, Egypt.
SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Phototoxic-avoid exposure to sunlight or UV light source within 24 hours of application.
USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Chinese, European, and Native American herbal medicine.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
- Flushes congestion from liver, regenerates liver and adrenal cells (Depurative, antilithic, hepatic)
- Relieves itching, strong skin regenerator (Antipruritic, regenerative)
- Tonic, blood and organ cleanser, dissolves stones (Emenogogue, galactogogue, hepatic, laxative)
- Scar treatment, dermatitis, acne rosacea, abcesses, irritated skin, psoriasis, tumors, carcinomas
- Aids in reducing high cholesterol levels, increases red blood cells
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous, cardio-vascular
PERFUME NOTE:
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Improves inner vision
- Anxiety, stress, and exhaustion relief
- Aids in removal of psychic blocks and mental limitations
- Chakra: