Carrot seed essential oil may be extracted by steam distillation of crushed seeds. Its fragrance is woody, earthy, oily, and warm. A skin lotion made with carrot seed oil helps nourish, tighten, revitalize and rejuvenate skin. It is used in facial masks and oils. Mixed with fatty oils it helps increase tanning. Carrot seed helps heal abscesses, boils, and ulcers. Carrot oil is used as a base oil in many lotions for treating skin disorders. The essential oil helps treat liver and gallbladder disorders, particularly hepatitis, colitis, and enteritis. Carrot seed stimulates the lymph system and has styptic properties. It also aids women’s milk production after childbirth.
Dosage: Take orally 3 to 4 drops, diluted, three times daily.