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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Carrot Seed

daucus carota

General Description
The plant from which this oil is extracted is very nutritious. It is know to have Vitamins A,C,B1 and B2. The seeds and the roots are extracted separately and the oil from each is used for different purposes. The oil from the seeds can help with the retention of urine, as well as relieve colic, kidney and digestive disorders. This oil has also been popular among the women to promote menstruation. The chinese have traditionally used the oil to treat dysentery and to get rid of worms.

How It's Made
Carrot Seed Oil is made by steam distillation from the dried fruit seeds.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Muscles
Helps with Arthritis
Helps with Gout
Helps with Rheumatism
Helps with Adema

Digestive
Helps Those with Anorexia
Useful for Anemia
Useful for Colic
Helps with Liver Congestion

Skin
Helps with Dermatitis
Helps with Rashes
Revitalizes Skin
Helps Get Rid of Wrinkles


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