As promised new material has arrived.  Hydro distilled oil is no longer offered by our supplier.  This recent French harvest has a mild sweet top note, earthy and root-like body notes and woody-herbal low notes.  As a baseline Dr. Steffen Arctander describes lower notes as fatty-oily and spicy.  In nature the oil contains significant amounts of terpens; especially monoterpenes.  However, these do not determine the unique carrot seed aroma.  European perfumers use it with chypres, citrus, costus, cassie, mimosa, fougeres, geranium, ionones and methyliones, and cedarwood derivatives.  Oriental perfumes and fantasy blends contain small quantities of carrot seed oil.  Aromatherapy use is primarily for skin tone, scars, and acne.  Carrot seed blends well with Citrus, Fennel, Frankincense, and Geranium.

Action:  Carrot seed oil is antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, hepatic, a stimulant, vasodilator, and a smooth muscle relaxant.

Traditional Uses:  Carrot seed oil was used for the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and wrinkles and as an aid for dry skin.  It is said to ease PMS, and has a tonic action on the liver and gallbladder.  Carrot seed oil has been used for the treatment of jaundice.

Application:  Apply topically.

Safety Data:  Nontoxic and non-irritant.  Avoid during pregnancy.