WILD CARROT SEED ESSENTIAL OIL (DAUCUS CAROTA) - ESSENTIAL OILS

Botanical Name: Daucus Carota

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Part Typically Used: Seed plants

Color: Pale yellow to amber

Consistency: Thin to medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Shelf Life: 6 years

Strength of Initial Aroma: Distinct woody, earthy, and root-like fragrance

Carrot Seed essential oil is rich in beta carotene and Vitamins B, C, D and E. It is mainly obtained from wild carrots, usually found in Europe. The oil is extracted from the plant's seeds and should not be confused with Carrot Oil (which is obtained by infusing carrot material into a base oil).

The wild carrot, originally from Europe, is very widespread on the side of the roads, in the meadows. Its liver and diuretics properties were cited in the 16th century. The essence is extracted from the seeds, harvested at the end of summer when the umbels close on themselves.

Wild carrot essential oil is very rare and hard to obtain, but is a wonderful aromatherapy, cosmetic and perfumery ingredient.