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Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:08 pm  |
| Can carrot oil be used on Acne prone skin? Is it oily looking? Would I dilute it with a carrier oil? I heard that it would make a good light sunscreen because it is packed with beta carotene? |
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Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:58 pm |
A highly nutritious plant, containing substantial amounts of Vitamins A, C, B and B6. The roots have a strong tonic action on the liver and gall bladder, good for the treatment of jaundice and other complaints. The seeds are used for the retention of urine, colic, kidney and digestive disorders, and to promote menstruation. In the Chinese tradition it is used to treat dysentery and to expel worms. The dried leaves are current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for calculus, gout, cystitis and lithuria.
Carrot seed essential oil is best known for the care of dry or damaged skin and hair, dermatitis, eczema, rashes and even pre-cancerous skin conditions. Despite its carrot smell, it is used in some complexion creams to improve skin tone, elasticity, and general skin health. It may even slow the progression of wrinkles.
Carrot seed makes a good essential oil for anyone who spends a lot of time outside because it seems to reduce the frequency of skin problems produced by the sun.
Carrot Seed oil helps heal abscesses, boils and ulcers. 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.
You may have difficulty finding this oil in stores and need to order it through the mail.
BOTANICAL NAME: Daucus carota
FAMILY: Umbelliferae - Carrot Family
DESCRIPTION: A highly nutritious plant, containing substantial amounts of Vitamin A, C, B1 and B2. The roots have a strong tonic action on the liver and gall bladder, good for the treatment of jaundice and other complaints. The seeds are used for the retention of urine, colic, kidney and digestive disorders, and to promote menstruation. In the Chinese tradition is is used to treat dysentery and to expel worms.
SOURCED: Hungary
EXTRACTION: Steam Distilled from seeds. Roots, flowers and leaves are sometimes used.
COLOR: Colorless to very pale yellow
GRADE: Therapeutic
AROMA: The essential oil has a slight carrot fragrance.
EVAPORATION RATE: Middle Note
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Cell regenerator; good for eye disorders including night blindness. Contributes to clear and healthy skin. Promotes growth and is a cell regenerator. Nail strengthener, hair tonic. Is an antioxidant and protects the body from cancer and other diseases including infections, especially of organs lines with mucous membranes. Antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, carminative, depurative,
CIRCULATORY: Circulation stimulant; varicose veins, hemorrhoids; lymph glands stimulant. Accumulation of toxins, arthritis, gout, edema, rheumatism
DIGESTIVE: Jaundice; liver tonic; nausea related to the liver; gallbladder imbalances; pain between shoulder blades related to gallstones. Appetite stimulant for ill or anorexic people. Anemia, anorexia, colic, indigestion.
GENITO-URINARY: Dysmenorrhea, glandular problems, PMT; eliminates uric acid
MUSCULAR: Eliminates lactic acid
NERVOUS: Brain tumors; relieves depression
REPRODUCTIVE: Ovarian cysts. Uterine and ovarian cancer. Abortifacient; emmenagogic; stimulates menstruation; beneficial in treating scanty menstruation.
RESPIRATORY: Sarcoidosis (lesions in the lungs)
SKELETAL / JOINTS Arthritis, rheumatism
SKIN CARE Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, abscess, boils, ulcers, rashes, revitalizing and toning mature complexions, wrinkles
OTHER USES Not normally used for inhalation as it is more valuable for skin application. Skin needs to be clean before the blended oil or cream is applied.
SAFETY CAUTIONS: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Do not use when pregnant.
Taken from Antiaging.com |
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Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:11 pm |
Oh and another side note on the carrot oil...it STINKS!
Which makes me nuts because of all the fabulous benefits. I have yet to find anything to mask the vile (to my sniffer) scent. |
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:16 am |
Hi Candy, My stupid question - are we talking about something extracted from our good old everyday carrot? WOW seems such a cure-all thing !! How can you be so learned - even about Chinese tradition??  Can you advise where I can order this (the essence or derived product)?
Just realize you have such a COOL 'signature'  !! I am still eagerly waiting for my sample pack from you. Guess it takes a while to fly it all the way to Hong Kong. |
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:43 am |
| lifeisbeautiful wrote: |
Hi Candy, My stupid question - are we talking about something extracted from our good old everyday carrot? WOW seems such a cure-all thing !! How can you be so learned - even about Chinese tradition?? Can you advise where I can order this (the essence or derived product)?
I wish I was that learned  - it's actually good ole Google...I did a search 'skin benefits of carrot oil'. It can be purchased at a ton of sites on the 'net. I got mine from Wellington Fragrance.
Here's a list of places to start with - http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=purchase+carrot+essential+oil
Just realize you have such a COOL 'signature' !! I am still eagerly waiting for my sample pack from you. Guess it takes a while to fly it all the way to Hong Kong. |
I'm diggin' my new signature too, swiped it from a bumper sticker I saw last weekend. And it was shipped Tuesday hopefully you'll have it by Friday. I hope it arrives it the same condition I sent it! |
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